Okay,I’ve extracted the key information from the provided text about the collapse of the Generali sign on the Torre Hadid in Milan. Here’s a summary:
Incident: A portion of the Generali logo sign on the Torre Hadid in Milan’s CityLife district collapsed at dawn on June 30th. The first call to the firefighters was at 6:37. Sign Details: The sign is 15 meters high and weighs many tons.
Location: Torre Hadid,CityLife district,Milan.
Response: Firefighters and maintenance services were deployed immediately. The area was evacuated, including the M5 Tre Torri metro stop.
Injuries/Damage: Fortunately, no injuries occurred, and a complete collapse was avoided. The sign collapsed inwards, remaining on top of the building.
Possible Causes: the cause is under examination. Initial hypotheses included high temperatures contributing to the deterioration of supports, but the prevailing theory is a structural failure.
Investigation: The Milan Prosecutor’s Office has opened a culpable collapse file and is evaluating the danger of further collapse and how to remove the remaining sign. The possible seizure of the tower is also being examined.
Generali’s Response: Generali, the building’s owner, confirmed the partial failure and stated that the area was secured.All Generali headquarters staff will work remotely.
tower Details: The Torre Hadid has 44 floors and is 192 meters high (including the sign). It houses over 2000 Generali employees. Generali acquired the building in 2019 for 315 million euros.
Sign History: The sign’s installation after Zaha Hadid’s death was controversial due to its visual impact.
In essence, a large sign on a prominent skyscraper partially collapsed, prompting a meaningful emergency response and investigation, but thankfully without causing any injuries.
