A tragic building collapse occurred in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, on February 8, 2026, resulting in a fluctuating death toll reported by various sources. According to Al Jazeera, at least 14 people were killed in the incident, while The Hindu and ABC International reported the toll had risen to 15. The collapse involved two adjoining residential buildings in the Bab al-Tabbaneh neighborhood, an area known for its poverty and deteriorating infrastructure. The Frontier Post cited Lebanon's National News Agency, which confirmed the end of search and rescue operations with 14 bodies recovered and eight people rescued. Civil defense chief Imad Khreiss stated that the buildings housed 22 residents, highlighting the scale of the disaster and the urgency of the rescue efforts.