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Several people wearing helmets and vests observe the damage caused by the partial collapse of a building on an urban street, with debris and a fallen metal structure in front of the affected facade.
On May 17, a collapse caused one death and seven injuries | Camara La Derecha Diario
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Córdoba: after 27 days, demolition began on the building that collapsed in the Güemes neighborhood

Debris is being removed at a height of 131 feet (40 meters) after the collapse that left one dead and seven injured in May

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Editorial Team

This Friday, controlled demolition work began at the María Reina V building in Córdoba. The property is located at 673 Bv San Juan. There, on May 17, a collapse caused one death and seven injuries.

The operation was led by Demoliciones Brasca SRL, together with Grúas Martín, which provided the machinery. The workday began at 8 a.m. and lasted until 6 p.m. Weather conditions determined the pace of progress throughout the day.

The work included two ascents of a cabin up to 131 feet (40 meters) high. From there, bricks were removed from the most compromised section of the wall. Guillermo Brasca, head of the company, confirmed that this area was on the verge of collapse.

A truck and a crane are working to remove debris on an urban street while a person wearing a helmet and vest handles a metal sheet.
The structural assessment of the building continues to reveal cracks and displacements | La Derecha Diario

Manual demolition and safety

During each intervention, seven rows of bricks measuring 12x16 inches (30x40 cm) were removed. They represented the last protruding centimeters of the wall. After that, only the removal of the damaged coating continued.

Each ascent took more than an hour, including ascent, work at height, and descent. Two workers operate the cabin from above and two others hold it from the ground. Each descent transports about 1,323 pounds (600 kilos) of debris, which is unloaded with shovels.

Arturo Brasca, head of the company, specified that the bricks were removed one by one. The maneuvers are completely manual, prioritizing safety. Wind is the main risk factor and may force work to stop.

A large yellow crane is working on a street closed to traffic in an urban area surrounded by tall buildings, while several people wearing red vests and a traffic control vehicle are present.
Guillermo Brasca, the company's manager, confirmed that this sector was on the verge of collapse | La Derecha Diario

Strict protocol and supervision

The building's structural assessment continues to reveal cracks and displacements. According to Brasca, these could have been caused by the previous collapse. For this reason, the "second 5.9 inches (15 centimeters)" of bricks with signs of movement were also removed.

Traffic was completely cut off on Boulevard San Juan at the 600 block throughout the day. When the crane operated at height, the safety perimeter was extended. Even pedestrian passage on adjacent sidewalks was prohibited.

Representatives from the Public Prosecutor's Office and Civil Defense were present at the site. The demolition is progressing under strict protocols and institutional supervision. The work is expected to continue for at least 15 more days.

Two-story building with a partially collapsed facade, debris on a parked gray car, and a fallen black awning in front of the premises.
The property is located at 673 San Juan Boulevard | La Derecha Diario
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