The buckling beams were located between the 21st and 22nd floors of the building in Manhattan. Photo courtesy FDNY
July 7 (UPI) -- Authorities evacuated a Manhattan office building Tuesday after construction workers observed multiple floors collapsing and bricks falling from the facade, city officials said.
Fire officials said they received calls around 8 a.m. about bricks falling from the structure on East 42nd Street. Photos from the outlet also appeared to show a beam or column separated from the building.
Workers observed cracks in the building and support beams buckling between the 21st and 22nd floor, the New York City Fire Department said. The workers self-evacuated the building, and officials evacuated nine buildings surrounding it, including the Kennedy International School.
FDNY Chief John Esposito said there were no injuries associated with the compromised building.
