More than 500 people honoured the Manlleu fire victims this afternoon as they filled Fra Bernardí Square. They paid their respects to the five teenagers who tragically lost their lives in a fire on Monday night. The emotional gathering marked the first public act of remembrance for the young victims.
The tragedy occurred in a ground-floor storage unit within an apartment block on Montseny Street. Consequently, the City Council decreed three days of official mourning.
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Manlleu Fire Victims Remembered by a Community United in Grief
Residents began gathering in the square outside the Town Hall before 19:00. They created a sombre atmosphere in the heart of the Osona town. The President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, presided over the minute of silence. Moreover, the Minister of Justice, Ramon Espadaler, and the Mayor of Manlleu, Arnau Rovira, joined him.
A loud and prolonged ovation from the crowd broke the profound silence. This gesture showed solidarity with the families affected by the incident.
Institutional Support
Prior to the public ceremony, the President of the Parliament, Josep Rull, met privately with Mayor Arnau Rovira. They discussed the situation facing the municipality following the sudden tragedy.
Mayor Rovira publicly expressed the immense pain felt by the community. He offered condolences to the families. Additionally, he thanked the emergency services and volunteers who intervened at the scene.
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