Heavy rains possible cause of Wilmington building collapse, officials say

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Friday, September 30, 2016
Police and fire officials say heavy rains may have caused a building to collapse in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.
Heavy rains possible cause of Wilmington building collapse, officials say Police and fire officials say heavy rains may have caused a building to collapse in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.

WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) -- Police and fire officials say heavy rains may have caused a building to collapse in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.

The building in question is home to a property management company, located on the 900 block of North Walnut Street.

Police and fire officials say heavy rains may have caused a building to collapse in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.

It happened sometime Friday morning before anyone arrived for work.

Sources tell Action News crews were working on a lot next door, and the wet weather may have caused the ground to weaken.

No injuries were reported.

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