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Godoy Cruz Roof Collapse Destroys Minimarket, Damages Nearby Stores

Officials are assessing the storm‑weakened building after firefighters cleared the site without injuries.

Overview

  • The roof gave way around 10 p.m. Thursday at the corner of Paso de los Andes and Paraguay in downtown Godoy Cruz.
  • Volunteer firefighters evacuated everyone inside, secured the area and reported only material damage.
  • Four businesses were affected overall, with the minimarket suffering total losses.
  • Authorities are evaluating structural conditions, with recent storms cited as the probable cause pending confirmation.
  • The tenant says the roughly 100‑year‑old property had failed a recent municipal habilitation, and Civil Defense is coordinating limited access to retrieve equipment as repairs are arranged.