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Fire Ravages La Querola Luxury Complex in Ordino

The destruction of a near-complete Jean Nouvel development raises questions about construction safety and local economic loss.

Overview

  • A fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday and spread rapidly through all seven buildings of La Querola, a high-end residential project in Ordino.
  • The Government of Andorra says about 10,000 square metres of housing and 12,000 square metres of parking were damaged or destroyed across the 6,900 m² site.
  • No residents were harmed because the complex was not yet occupied and authorities confirmed there were no injuries.
  • Local fire brigades plus two units from the Bomberos de la Generalitat joined a multi-crewed response focused on containing flames and protecting the nearby forest from spread.
  • Investigators have not yet determined the cause and emergency teams remain on site to prevent re-ignition while the loss threatens a project that cost roughly €130 million and was close to being occupied.