Technicians from the Sant Llorenç City Council have shored up the building that caught fire in La Coma

Sa ComaTechnicians from the Sant Llorenç des Cardassar City Council shored up the building that was most affected by the fire that broke out last Saturday in the underground parking garage of the property, on Ficus de la Coma street, where the fire started in a hybrid vehicle.

According to the mayor of Sant Llorenç, Jaume Soler, municipal technicians decided this Monday, after inspecting the building, that it is necessary to shore up the building and that this will be done this Monday.

Once the apartment block most affected by the fire—comprising four stairwells with ten apartments each—has been shored up, the evacuated residents will be able to return to their homes. It is anticipated that, depending on the time the shoring was completed, they could be able to return as early as Monday or Tuesday, the first official stated. However, he noted that the building still lacks electricity and water, so perhaps, for the time being, it is not the most suitable place to live. For this reason, the City Council has made several tourist apartments available for various families. Initially, 11 apartments were planned for 11 families, but ultimately nine apartments have been made available for nine families, totaling 26 people out of the 28 who were initially evacuated and taken to the multipurpose room of the La Coma municipal sports center before being transferred to these apartments. The remaining 50 residents evacuated on Saturday were relocated that same day to relatives' homes. The mayor reminded everyone that the City Council is paying for their stay in these tourist apartments until this coming Friday, January 2nd. From then on, the residents will have to individually manage where and how to continue their lives, whether it's possible to remain in the building or not, among other things. The only place that, for the time being, will not be accessible is the parking garage, where, therefore, the vehicles parked there cannot be removed, at least for now, the mayor clarified. This is because the Civil Guard is continuing its search to try to determine the cause of the fire. The Civil Guard is investigating whether the fire was arson.

The Civil Guard continues to investigate the causes and extent of the fire that severely damaged an apartment complex in the municipality on Saturday. Agents from the Judicial Police unit in Manacor are pursuing several lines of inquiry, including the possibility that the fire was intentionally set. According to sources close to the investigation, investigators are inspecting the garage where the fire originated to determine if there are any signs of an accelerant that could have contributed to its spread. It is impossible to live in the most affected building.

Although it was initially anticipated that water and electricity supplies could be restored to two of the four stairwells in the most affected building between Monday and Tuesday, a new technical inspection ruled out this possibility. According to municipal sources, the main electrical installation was severely damaged by the fire, to the point that it will need to be completely replaced to prevent the risk of another fire. The main electrical system is shared by the two buildings that make up the complex, so the four stairwells of the most affected building remain without electricity or water, making it impossible for residents to live there. However, authorities have clarified that residents can access their homes to collect personal belongings, as there is no risk of collapse. The other building was without electricity for approximately two hours while the Judicial Police carried out their investigation, but power was later restored via another line. Relocation and municipal support

Regarding the situation of the affected residents, the City Council reiterated that the nine families who have been rehoused in tourist apartments will be able to stay, at least until Friday, January 2nd, with their stay financed by the Council. At the same time, the municipal government is in talks with the apartment owners to facilitate the extension of stays for those residents who need it, until it is possible to return to their homes. Those affected should contact their insurance companies to determine how their accommodation will be covered. In addition, the City Council will study each case individually to identify any potential vulnerabilities and, if necessary, activate assistance from Social Services.