In this sense, it was emphasized that any relationship between these works and the collapse must be determined by qualified personnel through expert assessments and technical documentation, to avoid hasty conclusions in a sensitive issue that affects the safety of hundreds of people. While review tasks continue, the area remains with restricted circulation and a presence of personnel to organize the operation and prevent the entry of onlookers. The incident occurred in the area of Avenida Suárez and Mafalda, where since the early hours, fire brigades and Civil Defense teams had been working due to the risk of a larger collapse. According to information gathered at the scene, the critical point was the underground garage: the ceiling collapsed, creating a high-tension situation among residents, who were leaving with just a few belongings, some with small children and pets, amidst uncertainty about the structural condition of the building. The structural assessment will define the next steps: from a staggered and controlled return to the need for shoring, preventive closures, or more in-depth interventions. Sources involved in the procedure stated that sanitary monitoring was maintained in the perimeter while the evacuation was underway and the area was secured to allow the work of the rescue teams. The deployment included two rescue groups and specialized personnel, with tasks concentrated on inspecting the basement and the most affected areas, as well as ensuring no people remained inside the building. The head of the Fire Department indicated that the intervention of an architect or engineer will be necessary to review the structure and determine if the building is in a condition to be inhabited again. The scene, as described by neighbors, combined the noise of sirens, flashlights, and protective equipment with the tense silence of those waiting for news on whether they could return to their apartments or, conversely, if the damage would force a prolonged departure. At this time, the central focus is the technical assessment of the building. "The people were evacuated and the supplies were cut, all preventively," explained the head of the Fire Department, who emphasized that, beyond the scare and the magnitude of the operation, "there are no" confirmed injured as a direct consequence of the collapse. During the operation, however, a medical situation was recorded that kept the emergency teams' attention: a 38-year-old woman received oxygen therapy on the scene after the episode, although she refused to be transferred to Penna Hospital. In the early morning, the collapse was a hard blow; in the morning, waiting became the new challenge. The exact reasons that triggered the collapse are still unknown, although the head of the Fire Department pointed out that there were "maintenance works for leaks" at the site. For the neighbors, however, time follows a different logic: recovering documents, medication, basic belongings, and, above all, certainty. The priority was to clear the building and cut off any factor that could worsen the scenario. The authorities ordered the preventive shutdown of the complex's supplies as part of the standard protocol for incidents of this type. Buenos Aires - March 3, 2026 - Total News Agency - TNA - A collapse in a housing complex in Parque Patricios, built during the Kirchnerist government, forced the preventive evacuation of about 300 families during the early hours of this Tuesday, after the ceiling of the parking lot located in the basement of a three-story building collapsed. This "green light" is key: without a favorable report, the return of the families will be suspended, and alternative assistance and accommodation options will be activated according to each family's situation. Regarding the causes, the initial outlook is one of caution.
