El Vendrell removes junk from occupied building due to fire risk

The City Council cleans common areas of an occupied property on Montsià street to prevent fire hazards and facilitate potential evacuations.

Generic image of a street with signs of dirt and neglect at dusk.
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Generic image of a street with signs of dirt and neglect at dusk.

The El Vendrell City Council has carried out an intervention to remove junk and waste accumulated in the common areas of an occupied building on Montsià street, responding to firefighters' recommendations to avoid fire risks.

The measure addresses concerns about the accumulation of material, which poses a significant risk in case of fire or for the potential need for urgent evacuation of the property. This action has focused exclusively on the common areas, as it is not possible to access the occupied apartments without a court order or the express authorization of the residents.
The City Council has requested reports from Health authorities and emergency teams to assess the risks arising from waste accumulation in occupied buildings. These reports aim to expedite judicial procedures for the eviction of properties that present public health and safety hazards.
Local residents have expressed their wish that the intervention had been used to completely vacate and seal the building. The City Council has indicated that the necessary procedures are already underway through the anti-occupation office, which require prior judicial authorization upon the owner's request.