Possible Building Collapse in SE DC

Rescuers have evacuated several shops because of the threat of a building collapse in southeast Washington.

D.C. fire department spokesman Pete Piringer says construction work was under way at a row of buildings in the 100 block of 15th Street SE, on Friday when the walls started to crack and separate. The saturated ground after recent rains may be a factor.

Piringer says no one is injured.

Rescue crews have evacuated several nearby businesses as a precaution.