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Omaha extends violation deadline for Brother’s Lounge after structural collapse in Blackstone
OMAHA, Neb. —
The city of Omaha extended the violation deadline for Brother’s Lounge after a structural collapse left a hole in Blackstone.
After the collapse in June, the city issued a code violation, giving the owners 30 days to fix the wall.
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A second violation was issued due to the first violation expiring.
READ MORE: Omaha officials say foundation wall collapse caused Blackstone hole
On social media, Brother’s Lounge posted claiming that the city has done nothing to protect the building.
When asked if the collapse would impact streetcar construction, the city said “the city will continue to monitor the site for any change in the interest of public safety.”
The city also said Kiewit added a berm and tarp to minimize further impact.
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