During this period, workers carried out debris removal and various actions to ensure the building's stability. Sources from the Sabadell City Council confirmed that affected businesses and residents have been notified of the reopening.
Despite the resumption of pedestrian circulation, work on the damaged property is still ongoing and partially occupies public space with several fences outside the building. The incident occurred last Sunday, March 15, when the partial collapse of the building resulted in a woman being injured by falling debris.
“"The affected property has a rammed earth wall, a material that functions as a mixture of pressed components which, when it comes into contact with water, expands, loses cohesion, and can no longer support the floor beams."
This explanation, provided by Joan Gallart, duty intervention chief of the Fire Department, suggests that the intense rainfall of recent months may have accelerated the structure's degradation process. The building, located at number 8 on Carrer de la Rosa and known for housing the historic Homedes haberdashery, had shown clear signs of deterioration for years.
The property owner informed ACN that the facade's classification as historical heritage had complicated any intervention, reconstruction, or attempt to sell. The collapse forced the evacuation of residents from the adjacent building and restricted access to businesses and offices in the immediate vicinity.
Among the most affected establishments were the pastry shop la Pasti and the store Blot, which were unable to open during these days. Other businesses on the street have gradually resumed activity, albeit experiencing a notable decrease in customers due to the area's condition.
