Storm Collapses Building Northeast D.C., Power Outages Hit Central Virginia

A partially renovated building at 19th and H Streets NE in Washington, D.C., collapsed amid severe storms on Thursday, causing debris to fall on a nearby parked white BMW but resulting in no injuries as the building was unoccupied. Emergency responders, including search and rescue dogs, quickly secured the scene and confirmed no one was trapped under the rubble. Neighbors had previously expressed concerns about the building's structural integrity, and the District government had issued multiple stop-work orders for the site, including recently in 2023. Adjacent occupied row houses were inspected and found to have no structural damage. The storm system also caused widespread damage across the region, including fallen trees and power outages affecting thousands in Central Virginia, where crews are working to restore electricity. Officials urged caution around downed power lines as efforts continue to address the storm's impact.