The remaining section of a partially collapsed apartment block near Miami has been demolished over safety fears as a tropical storm approaches Florida.
Explosive charges were used to bring down the last standing part of Champlain Towers South.
Part of the 12-storey block collapsed on 24 June. Twenty-four people are known to have died and 121 are missing.
The remaining unstable structure, which contained no bodies, was demolished so search efforts could resume safely.
No survivors have been pulled from the rubble at the site in Surfside since the first few hours after the structure’s collapse.
The demolition operation was brought forward after concerns were raised over the approaching Tropical Storm Elsa, which could reach Florida on Tuesday.
The town’s Mayor Charles Burkett said there was a danger that strong winds could bring down additional debris and endanger the lives of search crews.
The existing rubble, meanwhile, was covered with a tarpaulin to protect it from any dust or debris caused by the collapse.
The families of the missing were told in advance of the decision to pause the search effort on Saturday as crews began preparations for the demolition.
The mayor signed the demolition order on Friday. There are no details about whether the owners of the affected apartments will receive compensation.
