Overview
- A neighbour reported a ceiling crack, prompting Bombers de la Generalitat, the Guardia Urbana and the municipal architect to inspect the five‑storey building and order a precautionary evacuation.
- The block at Calle Covadonga 14‑16 holds 20 dwellings, 17 of which were occupied at the time, and officials say residents were allowed brief, controlled access to collect belongings.
- The building is owned by the Institut Català del Sòl (Incasòl) and municipal teams have taken responsibility for the immediate technical assessment and safety decisions.
- City social services are on site to identify displaced people and arrange temporary housing, a task made harder by reported humidity problems and rooms being sublet that complicate occupant lists.
- Technicians say some flats may need to be shored up and the block will likely require rehabilitation before people can return, a prospect that could lead to longer‑term rehousing and insurance or public repair processes.