{
  "id": 333896,
  "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-333896",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-09T02:16:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "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 13 rescues and 16 injuries. 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 victims inside. Emergency responders were swiftly mobilised after receiving a distress call from staff member Aminu Sani Warure.\n\nAmong the victims, thirteen were rescued alive, including six children. Three children were rescued unconscious. The Kano State Fire Service is investigating the cause of the collapse and handed over the victims to Usman Ibrahim, the brother of their father, for further necessary attention.",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "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."
}