Three hundred residents have been displaced after a partial collapse of an apartment building in Suitland, Md., according to Prince George's County fire officials.
Andrews Ridge apartment complex is located in the 5600 block of Regency Park Court. Officials say a brick wall partially collapsed at a three-story apartment building around 3
Video U/D Regency - side of building collapsed from wind pic.twitter.com/e0qTKkrA2v
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) March 2, 2018
No injuries were reported. For safety reasons, the entire apartment complex has been evacuated.
Officials say there are 17 addresses and upwards of 300 residents displaced.
If you are a displaced resident, please report to Suitland High School at 5200 Silver Hill Road.
For safety reasons all apartment buildings in Andrews Ridge apartment complex are being evacuated. Displaced residents should report to Suitland HS at 5200 Silver Hill Road. There are 17 addresses and upwards of 300 residents displaced. @RedCrossNCR here #PGFD pic.twitter.com/qAFPofvzld
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) March 2, 2018
The partial collapse happened during dangerous wind gusts on Friday.
Officials say the cause of the collapse appears to be a strong wind gust that lifted flat roofs of several buildings and pressurized the interior. This caused the walls to bow outward and eventually collapse out.