The investigators determined that external factors such as nearby construction, sinkholes, and hurricanes or storm surges did not contribute to the building’s failure.
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Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Anyone who lives along the coast knows the sheer power of hurricanes and tropical storms.
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