Elliot Lake declares state of emergency after roof collapse at Algo Centre Mall

A local state of emergency in Elliot Lake, Ontario remained in effect after a partial roof collapse at the Algo Centre Mall reportedly claimed at least one life, injured several others and left rescuers searching for one more.

Mayor Rick Hamilton declared the state of emergency in line with Ontario’s Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act shortly after the collapse at about 2:20 pm on June 23, notes a press release from the city. Several cars in the mall’s rooftop parking area come crashing into the concourse below. 

The mall was evacuated after a gas leak was reported.

“I heard some of the details of the tragic building collapse in Elliot Lake from MPP Michael Mantha,” Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath said in a June 24 statement. “There will be time soon to examine what happened and why, but right now our priority has to be protecting people’s lives and health and ensuring the immediate disaster relief this community needs.”