Residents of the Estación Buenos Aires housing complex, affected by a collapse in the Parque Patricios neighborhood, can re-enter their homes to retrieve essential items. According to an official report accessed by the Argentine News Agency, the Criminal and Misdemeanor Prosecutor's Office No. 31, in charge of the case, 'authorized the re-entry of owners to their homes to retrieve essential items.' The procedure began to be implemented during the night of Friday and continued on Saturday, authorities from the judicial body indicated, adding that 'due to the risk involved in entering, this is being accompanied by Fire Department personnel.' Authorities also clarified that personnel do not enter the apartments but perform a control function during the procedure. 'Fire department personnel cannot enter the homes, they will only accompany the neighbors to the door, and once the personal belongings have been removed, the corresponding report will be drawn up,' they detailed. Within the framework of the operation, resources have been deployed in the area: 'The Fire Department has allocated more than 20 personnel to the operation and has set up a mobile control center and a medical unit,' highlighted the entity. In turn, security in the area has been reinforced: 'The City Police has deployed more than 100 personnel on duty 24 hours a day to protect the neighbors' property,' while 'a perimeter fence is maintained around the affected buildings. There is also personnel from the Assistance Guard, Civil Defense, and Prevention Agents in the area.' Additionally, the Undersecretariat for Emergencies has arranged additional resources to facilitate tasks in the area. 'The Logistics area has installed lighting towers around the perimeter of the affected buildings,' the authorities concluded.
Residents of Collapsed Buenos Aires Building Can Return for Belongings
Authorities in Buenos Aires have allowed residents of a collapsed housing complex to return to their apartments to retrieve personal belongings. The procedure is supervised by firefighters and police.