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LUXURY HOTEL EXPLODED IN 20 SECONDS Terrifying scene in Miami, exclusive complex disappeared in an instant (VIDEO)
A hotel in one of Miami's most exclusive locations was demolished on Sunday to make way for something bigger. Demolition experts successfully carried out a controlled implosion of the former Mandarin Oriental hotel in the Brickell Key area, an artificial island at the mouth of the Miami River, across from the city center. Officials stated that it was the largest implosion in Miami in over a decade.
TL;DR
- A 23-story luxury hotel on Brickell Key, Miami, was demolished in a controlled implosion.
- This was the largest implosion in Miami in over a decade, with the building collapsing in under 20 seconds.
- The demolition makes way for 'The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami,' a new luxury complex scheduled for completion in 2030.
- The operation involved extensive planning and coordination with specialists and city authorities.
- Residents within 800 feet were advised to stay indoors with windows closed during the event.