Florida resort collapses after sinkhole opens
Posted: Aug 12, 2013 10:22 AM EDT | Updated: Nov 6, 2014 8:52 AM EDT
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — Guests at a Florida resort were evacuated after a large sinkhole caused the building to collapse.
The collapse happened early Monday morning in Lake County, Florida just west of Orlando.
Fire rescue officials say everyone got out okay.
One fire chief on the scene says it appears a 30-foot sinkhole opened beneath the building.
Guests told rescuers they heard loud noises and windows breaking just before the collapse.
Crews are currently monitoring the situation as the building continues to fall apart.