Heavy rains possible cause of Wilmington building collapse, officials say
Friday, September 30, 2016 05:27PM
WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) -- Police and fire officials say heavy rains may have caused a building to collapse in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.
The building in question is home to a property management company, located on the 900 block of North Walnut Street.
Police and fire officials say heavy rains may have caused a building to collapse in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.
It happened sometime Friday morning before anyone arrived for work.
Sources tell Action News crews were working on a lot next door, and the wet weather may have caused the ground to weaken.
No injuries were reported.
The rain did not cause the collapse. There was most likely a lack of long-term maintenance and massive water intrusion. The building was already deteriorated. The rain merely expedited the inevitable.