Officials stated Saturday that the search and rescue mission at the collapsed Surfside condominium in Florida has been paused as the city prepared to demolish the remains of the structure.
While occupants slept in the early hours of June 24, much of the 12-story Champlain Towers South building collapsed in seconds.
Officials announced on Saturday that the death toll had risen to 24, with 124 people still missing.
Since the initial hours following the collapse, no survivors have been recovered from the rubble.
The rescue attempt was called off Saturday afternoon, according to Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah.
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DEATH TOLL IN FLORIDA CONDO COLLAPSE REACHES 18
