Trending Now - Miami's 23-story Hotel to Be Demolished on Artificial Island

WHO:

AP News - Swire Properties is the developer involved in the demolition and future construction project.

WHAT:

AP News - The implosion was described as marking the largest controlled demolition in Miami in over a decade.

AP News - Dust filled the air as building material crashed down during the implosion.

AP News - Some spectators wore face masks while leaving the area after the implosion.

NBC News - Crowds gathered to watch the controlled implosion of the former Mandarin Oriental hotel on Brickell Key, with many recording the event on their phones.

ABC News - The implosion of the former Mandarin Oriental hotel was described as marking the largest implosion for Miami in more than a decade.

WYFF News 4 - The implosion of the former Mandarin Oriental hotel was completed in less than 20 seconds.

Bloomberg Markets - The controlled implosion of the former Mandarin Oriental hotel occurred on April 12th, 2026.

AP News - People watching the implosion cheered and recorded videos as the building collapsed, with some wearing face masks as they left the area.

AP News - Residents within 800 feet (244 meters) of the building were asked to stay inside their apartments during the blast with windows and doors closed.

AP News - The implosion occurred a couple of minutes after what appeared to be blue- and pink-tinted fireworks were set off near the top of the building.

AP News - The former Mandarin Oriental, Miami, a 23-story hotel, was demolished on April 12th, 2026.

ABC News - The controlled implosion marked the largest implosion for Miami in more than a decade.

AP News - The building collapsed in less than 20 seconds following blasts that occurred at 8:30 a.m.

ABC News - The demolition will make way for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, a two-tower ultraluxury hotel and residential development.

WHERE:

AP News - The hotel was located on Brickell Key, a human-made island at the mouth of the Miami River, across from downtown Miami.

WHEN:

AP News - The controlled implosion occurred on April 12th, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m.

ABC News - The implosion was completed on April 12th, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m.

Bloomberg Markets - The controlled implosion occurred on April 12th, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m.

AP News - The implosion took place on April 12th, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

AP News - The former Mandarin Oriental hotel opened 25 years ago, in 2001.

ABC News - The completion of the new development is scheduled for 2030.

WHY:

AP News - The demolition was planned to facilitate the groundbreaking of The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami.

AP News - The demolition was planned to make way for a new ultraluxury hotel and residential development.

ABC News - The implosion method was selected to maintain the project timeline while minimizing disruption and ensuring safety for the Brickell Key community.

HOW:

AP News - The controlled implosion involved a series of rapid charges that caused the building's framework to collapse.

AP News - The controlled implosion was completed in less than 20 seconds following a series of rapid charges.

AP News - The controlled implosion followed nearly two years of planning and coordination with specialized contractors and the city.

NBC News - The controlled demolition took down the hotel in seconds.

AP News - The controlled implosion was selected as the safest and most efficient method to maintain the project timeline while minimizing disruption and ensuring safety for the Brickell Key community.

AP News - The demolition involved a controlled implosion, which followed nearly two years of planning and coordination with specialized contractors and the city.

(UPDATED April 13, 2026 13:25 UTC)

on Sunday, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Miami witnessed the largest controlled demolition in over a decade as a building was brought down in a spectacular implosion. Dust filled the air and debris crashed down, prompting some spectators to wear face masks while leaving the area. The controlled implosion was executed using a series of rapid charges that effectively caused the building's framework to collapse.

(UPDATED April 13, 2026 11:19 UTC)

on Sunday, at approximately 8:30 a.m., crowds gathered on Brickell Key to witness the controlled implosion of the former Mandarin Oriental hotel, with many attendees capturing the moment on their phones. The event involved a series of rapid charges that effectively caused the building's framework to collapse. This dramatic demolition marked the end of an iconic structure in the area.

(UPDATED April 13, 2026 07:31 UTC)

The controlled implosion of the former Mandarin Oriental hotel in Miami, which took place on Sunday, at approximately 8:30 a.m., has been described as the largest of its kind in the city in over a decade. The event was executed with precision, completing in less than 20 seconds after a series of rapid charges. This significant demolition marks a notable moment in Miami's ongoing development landscape.

(UPDATED April 13, 2026 04:04 UTC)

The former Mandarin Oriental hotel was successfully imploded in less than 20 seconds, marking a significant moment for the Miami skyline. This demolition was carefully planned to pave the way for the groundbreaking of The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami. The controlled implosion resulted from nearly two years of meticulous planning and coordination with specialized contractors and city officials.

(UPDATED April 12, 2026 23:04 UTC)

The Mandarin Oriental hotel was brought down in a controlled implosion on Sunday. The demolition took just seconds to complete, showcasing the precision of the operation. This event was reported by Bloomberg Markets and NBC News shortly after it occurred.

(UPDATED April 12, 2026 19:12 UTC)

A controlled implosion of a building in Brickell Key took place, drawing cheers and video recordings from onlookers, some of whom wore face masks as they left the area. Residents within 800 feet were advised to stay indoors with windows and doors closed during the blast, which followed a display of blue- and pink-tinted fireworks set off near the top of the structure. This method was chosen to ensure safety and minimize disruption while keeping the project on schedule.

(UPDATED April 12, 2026 17:06 UTC)

The former Mandarin Oriental hotel in Miami was demolished on Sunday, during a controlled implosion that marked the largest of its kind in the city in over a decade. The building, which stood for 25 years, collapsed in less than 20 seconds at 8:30 a.m., making way for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, a two-tower ultraluxury hotel and residential development set to be completed by 2030. This demolition was carefully planned over nearly two years to ensure safety and minimize disruption for the Brickell Key community.