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Rain and thunderstorms complicated response at the Flatbush Avenue collapse site in Brooklyn, where about 250 firefighters and rescue workers were deployed. At least eight people were killed and 18 injured when the three-story building collapsed Wednesday, according to the article. FDNY said Thursday evening that the search was complete, with no additional victims found. The forecast called for rain into Friday morning and temperatures in the lower to middle 40s, and the article explains how wet conditions and chilly air affected the response.

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00:00A building collapsed on Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue on Wednesday, leaving rescuers searching
00:05through unstable debris. Officials say at least eight people died in the collapse.
00:09Officials also reported at least 18 injuries, including firefighters. As crews searched,
00:15heavy rain and thunderstorms reached New York City by Thursday afternoon.
00:19AccuWeather warned rain could leave standing water and mud at the site,
00:23potentially complicating the search. But the fire department said crews finished
00:27searching by Thursday evening, finding no additional victims. Now the focus has shifted
00:32to why the building fell and whether neighboring buildings are stable. Building officials say
00:37inspectors and engineers are checking those nearby buildings. Investigators will examine
00:42the collapsed building and an adjacent construction site where excavation was underway. Officials have
00:48stopped work at that neighboring site. The search is over, but what caused the collapse still hasn't
00:54been determined. Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI
00:59assistive tools.
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