Today, Catalonia’s Medical Emergencies System, known as SEM, coordinated a response that involved a total of 58 emergency personnel. The incident was reported in Sant Adrià del Besòs, a municipality in the Barcelona area, on a Sunday morning. A group of six individuals sustained mild injuries in the event and received medical attention on site before being moved to hospitals for further evaluation as needed. The initial on-site management focused on rapid triage, airway and breathing assessment, and ensuring that those affected were stabilized before transport. The overall operation highlighted SEM’s ability to mobilize resources quickly and work in close collaboration with local authorities to safeguard residents and responders alike.
Within the response, two of the mildly injured residents were transported to Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital in Badalona for further assessment and care. Three others were brought to the CUAP primary care emergency center in Badalona, where they could receive ongoing monitoring and support from medical teams familiar with urgent care protocols. Additionally, six individuals were relocated to the Hospital de l Esperit Sant in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, reflecting a distributed approach that matched patients with facilities best suited to their needs and the capacity of nearby hospitals.
The majority of those affected received on-scene assistance from SEM teams that attended to the area with eight ambulance units dedicated to Sant Adrià de Besòs. EMS crews conducted rapid evaluations, provided essential first aid, and coordinated patient transfer plans to minimize wait times and ensure continuity of care. On the ground, responders worked to protect the safety of evacuees, manage any smoke-related hazards, and maintain clear communication channels with hospital partners to ensure seamless handoffs when transport was required.
Smoke from the local fire emergency, reported just before 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, prompted the evacuation of a nearby geriatric residence. The incident affected the residents of a facility located close to the affected area, necessitating careful evacuation protocols suitable for older adults and those with underlying health conditions. The objective was to relocate residents to safer locations with minimal disruption while maintaining continuous medical oversight for anyone with respiratory or mobility concerns. The coordination included transport planning, sheltering considerations, and ongoing risk assessments conducted by SEM and local fire services.
By midday, the 21 residents evacuated from the geriatric home had returned to their residence after receiving medical observation and stabilization from SEM personnel. The staff confirmed that all individuals involved were in satisfactory condition and able to resume daily activities with appropriate aftercare instructions. Fire department services, in conjunction with SEM, provided ongoing follow-up for the safety of the building and its occupants, ensuring that the environment was safe for a full return. The collective effort demonstrated the resilience of the emergency response framework and the importance of rapid, coordinated action during incidents that involve both structural smoke hazards and vulnerable populations.