At least eight people died on Thursday after a four-storey building collapsed in the southern Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte. The building housed a nursing home, several apartments, and a cosmetic clinic. At the time of the collapse, 29 individuals were reportedly inside.
Emergency teams, aided by rescue dogs, are combing through the rubble made of iron beams, dirt, and shattered walls. So far, eight survivors, including a two-year-old boy, have been rescued, while four people remain missing. Additionally, nine occupants managed to escape independently or with help from neighbors.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the structural failure, although the Minas Gerais state fire department confirmed that the building had all required legal permits at the time of the incident.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with efforts focused on locating the missing individuals and ensuring the safety of survivors.
