Why a Miami hotel was demolished in a controlled implosion

• A 23-story building, the former Mandarin Oriental, in Miami, was demolished via a controlled implosion on Sunday morning.
• Located on Brickell Key, a man-made island, the structure collapsed in under 20 seconds following blasts about 8.30am.
• This event marks Miami's largest implosion in over a decade, drawing spectators who recorded the collapse from a safe distance.
• The demolition paves the way for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, an ultraluxury hotel and residential development.
• The new development is scheduled for completion in 2030, with the implosion chosen for its safety and efficiency after nearly two years of planning.

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Former Mandarin Oriental hotel vanishes in seconds with controlled implosion