Partial Building Collapse In Five Points Investigated

DENVER (CBS4)- The side of house in DenversFive Points neighborhood collapsed Friday, andinvestigators are trying to determine whether excavation in a neighboring lot played a role.

Ithappenedat a two-story home at 2442 Glenarm Place.No one was home or injured during the collapse. The familys dog was home, but its OK.

Itdidnt make any sound, just fell. Thats it, witnessMax Burlapan said.

Crews from Xcel Energyshut off gas to the area, and restoration crews were inside the building on Friday evening trying tostabilize it.

What caused the partial collapse is being investigated, but preliminary reports suggest there was excavation occurring in a lot nexttothe home.

The contractor doing the work said it had the proper permits and engineering needed, so theyre still not sure what went wrong.

A woman living in the house emailed the contractor Friday morning, inquiring about the safety of the project.The woman and her family are expecting a baby and recently finished the nursery.

Engineers with the city are examining the damage to see if the home can be salvaged or repaired.

Crewsexcavating ground at a nearby project said its necessaryto install structural beams and lagging to protect nearby structures.

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Partial Building Collapse In Five Points Investigated