The Guardian
UK · 27 mins ago
Manhattan building sparks evacuations after two structural columns buckle
Officials also find multiple cracks and sagging floors in building that is being converted into apartments
A high-rise building in Manhattan was deemed unstable on Tuesday after authorities determined that support columns buckled, spurring evacuation of nearby buildings, according to officials and reports.
The former Pfizer pharmaceutical building, which is being converted into residential rentals, also had problematic floors, fire department officials said.
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