The following is a statement from the Town of Brookline:
“Around 10:00 a.m. this Sunday morning, Brookline Fire and Coastal Ambulance were dispatched to 50 Vernon Street for a building collapse. The top two floors of the three-story vacant building, currently under renovation, collapsed. There were no injuries on scene and the neighboring building, 52 Vernon Street, was evacuated as a precaution.
“Brookline Building Commissioner Dan Bennett is on scene to assess the building, determining the next steps in order to remediate potential danger. The immediate concern is the free standing wall and the stability of attached front facade.
“At this time the cause of the collapse is unknown. All building permits for this site are active and valid. The scene will be secured until the structure has been stabilized and we ask everyone to abide by the perimeter for their own safety. Further updates will be provided in the coming days as more information is available and next steps are determined.”
