Work on partially collapsed building expected to resume Tuesday in downtown Buffalo
Demolition on the three-story building at Genesee and Oak streets began Friday afternoon. Crews worked into the night and picked up again Saturday morning. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 11:21 PM EDT July 3, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. It was around 11 a.m. Friday when a building in downtown Buffalo partially collapsed. We had to bring in demolition teams because the building is so far gone and structurally unsound. Unfortunately, as much as we try to save these, we were not able to save this one, Buffalo Fire Division Chief Michael Tuberdyke told 2 On Your Side on Friday.
Demolition of collapsed Buffalo building resumes Saturday morning The building is so far gone and structurally unsound. Unfortunately, as much as we try to save these, we were not able to save this one. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 8:57 AM EDT July 3, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. Crews worked throughout the evening Friday to take down a downtown Buffalo building that partially collapsed earlier in the day.
Buffalo Fire Commissioner William Renaldo told 2 On Your Side that the three-story building at Genesee and Oak streets collapsed just before 11 a.m.
He said there were no injuries. However, fire officials told reporters the building is beyond the point of repair.