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Two water tanks collapsed this morning in Cariacica, in the Grande Vitória region, Espírito Santo, within a popular condominium of the Federal Government’s Minha Casa Minha Vida program. One of the buildings, handed over to residents two weeks ago, was hit by the collapse and a man who works there was injured.
Residents heard a loud noise around 9 a.m. and went to check what had happened, finding the two downed water tanks. One of the reservoirs collapsed on the fifth floor of one of the buildings. Residents reported that they could feel the building shake on impact.
“I was in the next building, fixing my hair, when I heard a loud noise and many screams. When I came down, I saw that the building had been hit by the São Roque 2 water tank. They even said that a man had died , but he was unconscious. It was a big scare, “said the student. Vanderleia Wilke, resident of the São Roque 1 condominium.
In a note, the Fire Department says that the victim was working on the roof of the building when he was hit by the structure: “The teams climbed to the top of the unit and managed to carry out the rescue, the man being led to the State Hospital for Emergencies and Emergencies “. in Vitória, “the corporation told Twitter. They also reported that the reservoirs are about 15 meters high.
After the rescue, firefighters found that the fifth floor slab on the top floor of one of the São Roque 2 buildings was about to give way. In total, 14 blocks from the condominium in Cariacica were evacuated. A video circulating on the internet shows the exact moment when the second box collapses on the floor, spreading water throughout the condo and reaching the side of another tower.
“After the fall of the São Roque 2 condominium box, ten minutes passed until the São Roque 1 complex collapsed. Some children who were playing in the playground were hit by the water at the time of the fall. It was desperation. New Years, there is no more joy in this situation, ”says Vanderleia.
Residents claim the structure was already compromised
Vanderleia also claims that he has already heard “pops” coming from the water tanks of the two condos. The same information was shared by other residents, who even reported that they saw the structure sway and already expected the worst.
“It is not just today that we expected this to happen. My neighbors and I already saw the structure sway, we talked to a few people, but nothing was done. I heard creaking sounds. We were afraid, ”said the student.
Young Rita Gonçalves, who also lives in the São Roque 1 complex, said that she was already startled by the noise the structure made when the winds are strong: “Whenever the wind swings a lot, it makes some strange noises. Several people said that she was already committed, that the structure couldn’t handle it, “he said.
At least 75 families are outside the buildings, says community leader
The community leader of the Padre Gabriel neighborhood in Cariacica, Zenilton Silva, was at the scene of the incident. He affirms that the structures of the São Roque 2 condominium tower are compromised and that the building is at risk of collapse, reaching another building in the condominium. At least 75 families are away from their homes, Gabriel says.
“There is a São Roque 2 tower that is compromised and could fall and hit another building, as if it were a domino effect. So the Civil Defense decided to block the area. Some of the families who had to leave went to relatives’ houses, others still they are seeing how they are going to do it, “said Zenilton.
In note, the Cariacica City Council confirmed that Lot 6 of the São Roque 2 condominium and Lot 5 of the São Roque 1 condominium are isolated. measures and support in relation to residents who had to leave their apartments, ”said the agency. Questioned, the city did not confirm the number of homeless residents. In total, the condominiums house 496 families.
Caixa says the construction company will bear the losses
The report questioned Caixa Econômica Federal, responsible for the administration of the condominium, what measures would be taken in light of the situation. By note, the bank reported that a technical team is in place and accompanies emergency care to families.
The note also establishes that who will bear the losses will be the construction company itself. The service “must be performed by the construction company, as well as the actions that will be taken to restore the infrastructure of the company,” the bank concluded. Wanted, Cobra Engenharia did not return calls from Twitter.
