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Demolition Underway After Deadly Collapse of Iowa Apartment Building

  • Demolition has begun on an Iowa apartment building that collapsed over two weeks ago, killing three people and leaving dozens homeless.
  • The building, located in downtown Davenport, partially collapsed on May 28, and the demolition process is expected to take several weeks due to the presence of hazardous materials.
  • Nearby residents have been ordered to evacuate during the demolition as a precaution.
  • Officials faced questions about why tenants were allowed to stay in the building despite warnings of structural problems.
  • Eight people were rescued in the first 24 hours after the collapse, and a ninth person was found alive the following day.
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