Firefighters Handle Two Incidents in Andorra la Vella: Bingo Hall Ceiling Risk and Chimney Smoke
Early Thursday calls involved structural concerns at a gaming centre entrance on Carrer Prat de la Creu and smoke from a home chimney near Carrer dels Vilars in Escaldes-Engordany, with crews securing sites and assessing hazards.
Key Points
- Firefighters responded to bingo hall ceiling risk on Carrer Prat de la Creu after 8am, cordoning off area.
- Second incident at 10.40am: smoke from chimney near Carrer dels Vilars in Escaldes-Engordany.
- Crews secured sites; no immediate hazards like water leaks at bingo hall.
- Responses ongoing with technical assessments planned.
Firefighters in Andorra la Vella responded to two separate incidents on Thursday morning: a potential false ceiling collapse at a bingo hall entrance on Carrer Prat de la Creu and a smoke alert from a chimney at a home near Carrer dels Vilars in Escaldes-Engordany.
The first call came shortly after 8am regarding the gaming and leisure centre on Carrer Prat de la Creu. Fire crews and traffic agents cordoned off part of the street-level access after reports of structural weakness in the false ceiling. No water leaks or other immediate hazards were visible, but teams remain on site to assess the situation and determine stabilisation measures. Technical experts from the operating company may join if further intervention is needed. The area stays secured to prevent accidents while options are evaluated.
Around 10.40am, a second alert prompted firefighters to a residence at the entrance to Carrer dels Vilars in Escaldes. Smoke was reported from the chimney, leading to the deployment of a fire truck and an aerial ladder unit. Police were notified but did not need to intervene. Details on the outcome remain limited as the situation develops.
Both responses are ongoing, with authorities expected to provide further updates.
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