Downtown Building Collapse

Birmingham Fire & Rescue

Birmingham firefighters responded to a partial building collapse in the 1700 block of Morris Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters found the entire front of the building in a pile in front of the building.

First reports were that someone may have been trapped. After clearing the building and finding no patients, the building was turned over to investigators.

The investigation into the cause of the collapse continues.

Thank you, Chuck, for sharing these pictures!