At the time of the incident, many families were inside buildings. As a result of the incident, 17 people died.

According to the Portuguese agency Luza, referring to the words of the Minister for Emergency Situations of the country Fatima Belshuir, several buildings as a result of the incident were destroyed or damaged.

However, some residents managed to leave home, fearing for their lives.

Local authorities believe that under the debris of rubbish still can be people and the number of victims of the tragedy is likely to increase after the completion of prospecting works.

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, on the night of Monday, February 19, in Odessa, a collapse of the apartment house. As a result of the incident, an elderly woman was injured.