Huge sign dangles precariously from 45th floor after wild weather

Firefighters have completed a daring mission in Melbourne, abseiling down a high-rise building in the CBD to remove a dangling sign dislodged by wild weather, which was in danger of falling 45 storeys.

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade’s specialist High Angle Rescue Technicians (HART) were deployed to the building after wild winds ripped and dislodged the canvas Telstra advertisement on the skyscraper on Monday morning.

The four-metre by six-metre sign was dangling high above Exhibition Street and had potential to become a risk to the public if it fell.

Specially trained HART teams were called around 10am and worked to secure the canvas sign which was ripped apart due to the strong winds, the MFB said in a statement.

At the peak of the incident there were around 12 firefighters on scene.

“Due to the weather it was a complex operation, requiring a high level of skill from crews. Their efforts ensured the sign was secured by 12 noon,” the MFB said.

Victoria Police blocked off the area below the incident to ensure pedestrians and motorists in the city were not in danger.

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The MFB confirmed there was no longer a safety risk.

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