Dozens evacuated after retaining wall collapse in the Bronx

CLAREMONT, Bronx (WABC) -- Dozens of residents were evacuated when a retaining wall collapsed in the Bronx Monday night.

The 18x20 foot rear wall collapsed at 1055 Findlay Avenue, a six-story residential building with 49 units in the Claremont section.

Five surrounding three-story residential buildings were evacuated as a precaution, with 25 people displaced.

There were no injuries reported

The FDNY is on the scene along with the Department of Buildings.

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