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Unstable New York high-rise sparks evacuations in Manhattan | DW News

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July 8, 2026

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US officials said a Manhattan high-rise building that was evacuated on Tuesday after two of its columns buckled is currently stable. The New York City fire department said it received a call just before 8 am about structural damage in the 37-story building, sparking fears of a "localized collapse." For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #NYC #highrise #dwnews

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Daily Mail

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· Jul 5, 2026

Panic as NYC's Brooklyn Bridge erupts in FLAMES during Macy's July 4 fireworks extravaganza

Panic as NYC's Brooklyn Bridge erupts in FLAMES during Macy's July 4 fireworks extravaganza

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 8, 2026

Unstable skyscraper sparks major Manhattan evacuation

Unstable skyscraper sparks major Manhattan evacuation

USA TODAY

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: New York building at risk of collapse forces evacuations in NYC

A 38-story office tower at risk of collapse prompted evacuations in Midtown Manhattan, fire officials said July 7. Just before 8 a.m., the Fire Department of New York received a report of bricks falling from the high-rise building currently under construction on East 42nd Street, between 2nd and 3rd avenues. On arrival, fire officials said two columns had buckled on the 21st and 22nd floors, while floors were sagging between the 21st and 26th floors. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/07/07/nyc-building-collapse-risk/90833610007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

LIVE: Mamdani and Hochul speak after Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized

Watch live from New York as Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani make a transportation announcement. This comes after a Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized late Tuesday and some evacuations of nearby buildings were lifted.

Twitchy

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· Jul 7, 2026

Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper on Verge of Collapse --> Huge Emergency Response, Evacuations Underway

Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper on Verge of Collapse --> Huge Emergency Response, Evacuations Underway

RedState

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Stuff of Nightmares: Evacuations Underway As Support Structures Buckle on NYC Skyscraper

The Stuff of Nightmares: Evacuations Underway As Support Structures Buckle on NYC Skyscraper

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Related coverage for "Unstable New York high-rise sparks evacuations in Manhattan | DW News": Daily Mail — Panic as NYC's Brooklyn Bridge erupts in FLAMES during Macy's July 4 fireworks extravaganza. Borneo Bulletin — Unstable skyscraper sparks major Manhattan evacuation. USA TODAY — LIVE: New York building at risk of collapse forces evacuations in NYC. Associated Press — LIVE: Mamdani and Hochul speak after Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized. Twitchy — Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper on Verge of Collapse --> Huge Emergency Response, Evacuations Underway. RedState — The Stuff of Nightmares: Evacuations Underway As Support Structures Buckle on NYC Skyscraper