# Marquise in Fortaleza Collapses, Owner Fined

> Fortaleza's historic Caixa building marquise collapses; owner fined for poor maintenance.
- Title: Marquise in Fortaleza Collapses, Owner Fined · G1 | Shortify
- Summary: Fortaleza's historic Caixa building marquise collapses; owner fined for poor maintenance.
- Keywords: fortaleza, caixa, marquise, collapse, maintenance, fines, invasions, theft, fortaleza city, defesa civil
- Source: G1 — https://g1.globo.com/ce/ceara/noticia/2026/11/06/proprietario-de-predio-em-fortaleza-onde-marquise-desabou-foi-autuado-por-falta-de-conservacao.ghtml
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:34:41.278+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fortaleza, caixa, marquise, collapse, maintenance, fines, crime, invasions, theft, fortaleza city, defesa civil, news
## Marquise Collapse in Fortaleza
Part of the marquise collapsed in the early morning on November 6, 2026.
## Owner Fined for Maintenance
The owner was fined for poor maintenance under Article 885 of the City Code.
## Building Abandoned Since 2023
The building was abandoned since May 2023 and targeted by invasions and thefts.
## Security Expelled
Security personnel were threatened and expelled by criminals.
## Two Arrests in October
Two men were arrested in October for stealing aluminum from the building.
## Defesa Civil Inspected
The Defesa Civil inspected the building and ordered repairs to eliminate risks.
## Road Blocked
The road was blocked to manage traffic after the collapse.
## Residents Report Danger
Residents fear the entire structure might collapse and face retaliation.
## Police Inaction
Police cannot arrest people due to legal restrictions, causing community fear.
## Building in Danger
The building has been under risk of collapse since October 29.
## No Victims Reported
No injuries or victims were reported after the collapse.
## Aluminum Theft
Criminals frequently steal items from the building structure.
## Key takeaway

Fortaleza's former Caixa Economic Federal building owner was fined for poor maintenance after part of its marquise collapsed in the early morning.