5 years since Devon Tower window washer incident
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — It’s been five years since two window washers were rescued from an out-of-control swinging scaffold, which hit the Devon Tower several times.
On May 15, 2019 at around 7:45 a.m., emergency crews responded to the Devon Tower, in downtown Oklahoma City, where two window washers were stuck on a scaffold that became loose and the wind caused it to swing out-of-control.
The scaffold did manage to hit the top part of the building, smashing glass and causing debris to fall from more than 800 feet in the air.
Both men that were stuck on the scaffold were able to stay calm enough to work with the firefighters as they tried to control the scaffold from its continuous swinging.
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Firefighters were able get the scaffold under control and safely rescued the two men at around 8:30 a.m. They were able to escape the scary and dangerous situation unharmed.
Several streets and businesses in the surrounding area had to close for several days until crews were able to inspect the building and clean up any debris left behind from the incident.
One bystander was even left with damages to his car while glass and debris came raining down from the tower. Ultimately, he was compensated for the damage that was done.
The Devon Tower is currently the tallest building in Oklahoma City and in the state of Oklahoma, standing at 844 feet tall and 50 stories high.
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