Partial Building Collapse In Downtown Aurora Triggers Street Closures

Published on November 11, 2026

At approximately 6:37 P.M. on Wednesday, November 11, a building located on the 100 block of East Galena Boulevard suffered a partial collapse, triggering ongoing clean up efforts and street closures in downtown Aurora.

Scaffolding and part of the building’s exterior wall collapsed into the roadway, prompting an immediate response from the Aurora Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team, which is trained in addressing structural collapses. The building was evacuated as a precaution, and crews utilized a drone to assess the upper portion of the building. Three individuals suffered minor injuries and are all expected to make a full recovery.

Following evaluations from the City’s Development Services Department, the Fire Department engaged in targeted water operations to perform a controlled collapse on structurally unsound portions of the building, helping to prevent further debris from falling onto Broadway Avenue and Galena Boulevard.

The Police Department, Aurora Emergency Management Agency, and Street Maintenance Division responded promptly to manage traffic and set up multiple street closures to help fast-track the clean up process.

As clean up efforts continue, Broadway (IL Route 25) will be shut down from New York Street to Downer Place. Galena Boulevard will also be closed from River Street to Broadway and from Broadway to Lincoln Avenue. These closures will keep vehicles safe from debris and help crews clean up the area. Traffic control devices have been set up to help direct traffic throughout downtown.

The cause of the partial building collapse has yet to be determined, but it is not related to a 2025 incident at the same building where a small section of its brick facade fell into the roadway. Initial security camera video suggests that the building’s roof collapsed, causing the scaffolding and portions of the building to also come down.

More updates will be provided as they become available.