The search for survivors and remains of the dead were suspended Saturday at the partially collapsed Miami-area condo as officials prepare to demolish the remaining structure ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa.
The demolition of the 12-story Champlain Towers South condo complex in Surfside could happen as soon as Sunday, officials said.
"We don't have a specific time for the demolition," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. But she said necessary preparations for the demolition, including "drilling into columns" make the site unsafe to continue search and rescue.
"We are moving as quickly as possible," Cava said. "We are still hopeful we can do the demolition before the storm."
"As of this time we will not need to evacuate any (nearby) buildings," Cava said.
Fire officials said the building would be removed in a controlled manner using explosive charges, not a wrecking ball or other methods. Contractors were inspecting the site on Saturday to come up with a plan, officials said.
Earlier Saturday, two more people were found dead in the rubble of the collapsed condo, officials said at a news conference, bringing the total to 24 deceased. The number of missing or feared dead dropped to 121 late Saturday, as the operations continued into a 10th day.
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