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In region where many structures have crumbled, Jersey City building spurs evacuation

By Petrillo & Goldberg / December 22, 2014 / Comments Off on In region where many structures have crumbled, Jersey City building spurs evacuation

As crews worked to stabilize the ground in a vacant lot next to a four-story building in Jersey City, New Jersey, that was deemed in danger of collapsing, the city Building Department declared the structure unsafe and ordered it, as well as seven other buildings, temporarily evacuated.  The agency’s decision bespoke an abundance of caution…