Criminal Charges Against Contractor Possible After Another Partial Home Collapse In Kensington
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- New video from Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood shows a partial home collapse Thursday. You can see part of that house coming down.
#EXCLUSIVE video shows a partial collapse of a home on the 2200 Blk of Tulip Street after contractors wo proper permits demolished the home next door wo properly underpinning neighbor. Video credit: Ashley Tankersley. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/Lfuu3BeBvA
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The home that collapsed Thursday had its foundation damaged when a contractor who didn't get permits started demolishing the home next door. Both properties are a total loss, officials say.
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Licenses and Inspections will be at the site Friday to demolish what's left of the partially collapsed home along Tulip Street.
L & I intends to revoke the contractor's license. Criminal charges against the contractor are possible.