El Pla del Penedès covers total cost of relocation after Torrent Gran avenue fire

The City Council coordinates the emergency response, and the building's owner will bear all associated expenses, including temporary housing for affected families.

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Generic image of emergency lights reflecting on wet asphalt at night.

The City Council of El Pla del Penedès has announced that the owner of the building affected by the fire on Torrent Gran avenue, which occurred early on October 23rd, will cover the full cost of emergency expenses, including temporary relocation for the families.

In the early hours of October 23rd, a fire in a building on Torrent Gran avenue created an emergency situation that mobilized emergency services and required attention for those affected. The City Council of El Pla del Penedès, in coordination with the Territorial Delegation of the Government in Penedès, Protecció Civil, the Social Services of the Consell Comarcal, and the relevant departments of the Generalitat de Catalunya, organized an immediate response.
The municipal sports center was set up as a reception area, with the collaboration of the Red Cross, and temporary accommodation was arranged for the affected families, ensuring their care and support.
According to the statement, the City Council waited until a coordination meeting with the Generalitat's Territorial Services, held yesterday, before releasing this official communication to provide rigorous and verified information.
The City Council expressed its gratitude to all administrations, emergency services, professionals, volunteers, and individuals who contributed to the joint response, emphasizing that everyone's coordination and commitment were fundamental in facing the situation.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament del Pla del Penedès (29/10/2026)