In a tragic incident in Fez, Morocco, eleven people lost their lives and six others were injured when a four-storey building collapsed overnight. The collapse, reported by state-owned broadcaster 2M, occurred approximately 200 kilometers (124 miles) east of Rabat. Rescue operations are currently underway, with authorities searching for any additional victims who may still be trapped beneath the debris. Footage from the scene shows both rescuers and local residents working tirelessly to dig through the rubble. In light of the incident, authorities have launched an investigation and have evacuated residents from nearby buildings as a precaution against potential further collapses. Fez, which has a rich history dating back to the eighth century and is the country’s third-most-populous city, has witnessed similar tragedies in recent months. Notably, a building collapse in December resulted in at least 22 deaths. Furthermore, in 2010, a minaret collapse in Meknes, another Moroccan city, claimed 41 lives. Adib Ben Ibrahim, the housing secretary of state, previously indicated that approximately 38,800 buildings across Morocco are classified as at risk of collapse.