A building in Pereira pending demolition collapsed this Saturday: two lifeless bodies were found in the rubble

ExplainerThe Mayor's Office reiterated the call to citizens not to enter or remain in buildings declared at risk or under demolition orders. Building collapsed in Pereira this Saturday. Photo: Mayor's Office of Pereira24.10.2026 17:14 Updated: 24.10.2026 17:16 A building located at the corner of carrera 12 with calle 18, in downtown Pereira, partially collapsed during the afternoon of this Saturday, October 24. During the emergency response efforts, rescue agencies found two lifeless bodies, which, according to preliminary information from the Pereira Fire Department, would correspond to people living on the street. Building collapsed in Pereira this Saturday. Photo: Mayor's Office of PereiraThe building, located in front of the Santiago Londoño Theater, had suffered structural damage during the earthquake of last August 10 and was pending demolition. According to the preliminary report of the Official Fire Department of Pereira, the two people would have been extracting copper from the structure when the collapse occurred. After the incident, Fire Department units and other emergency response agencies arrived at the scene to assess the situation, secure the area, and carry out the corresponding work. Sector closed while the emergency is being handledThe area remains cordoned off while the procedures of the rescue agencies and authorities continue. Pedestrians and drivers are advised to avoid carrera 12 with calle 18 and to follow the instructions of personnel on site. Building collapsed in Pereira. Photo: Mayor's Office of PereiraThe Mayor's Office of Pereira reiterated the call to citizens not to enter or remain in buildings declared at risk or under demolition orders, and to respect danger signs. The collapse occurred more than two months after the August 10 earthquake, which caused structural damage to the building. For now, the official information provided indicates the finding of two lifeless bodies; the exact circumstances of the event and other details of the emergency remain under development.*This content was written with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on information from the Pereira Fire Department. It was also reviewed by a journalist and the editor. Follow all the news from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. EL TIEMPO NEWSLETTERSSign up for our newsletters and receive news in your email according to your interests. Stay informed about what really matters to you. EL TIEMPO GOOGLE NEWSFollow us on GOOGLE NEWS. Always stay up to date with the latest news, coverage, stories and analysis directly on Google News. EL TIEMPO WHATSAPPJoin the El Tiempo channel on WhatsApp to stay up to date with the most relevant news as it happens. EL TIEMPO APPStay informed with the EL TIEMPO app. Receive the latest news, coverage, stories and analysis directly on your device. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DIGITAL EDITIONReliable information for you. Subscribe to EL TIEMPO and access our journalistic content without limits.