{
  "id": 332882,
  "title": "13 rescued as building collapse injures 16 in Kano",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/13-rescued-as-building-collapse-injures-16-in-kano",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-09T02:08:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/13-rescued-as-building-collapse-injures-16-in-kano/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A residential building collapsed in Kano's Dan Dishe area, resulting in 16 injuries and 13 rescues. According to the Kano State Fire Service, the incident occurred at about 4:32 am on Saturday, August 8, 2026.\n\nThe building, measuring approximately 20 × 30 feet, had collapsed, trapping 16 people inside. Emergency responders were swiftly mobilised after receiving a distress call. Among the victims, thirteen were rescued alive, including six children.\n\nThe Kano State Fire Service stated that three children were rescued unconscious and all victims were handed over to their uncle, Usman Ibrahim, for further attention. The cause of the collapse is still under investigation by the Kano State Fire Service, as per Daily Post Nigeria.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Kano Fire Service rescues 16 from collapsed building",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/kano-fire-service-rescues-16-from-collapsed-building",
        "published": "2026-08-08T19:05:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "16 rescued alive after building collapse in Kano",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/16-rescued-alive-after-building-collapse-in-kano",
        "published": "2026-08-08T20:26:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}