Disaster in Chiavazza: 15 residents left homeless following Tuesday's fire still struggle to find temporary shelter
In the picturesque town of Biella, a fire that broke out on Ferragosto night has left approximately forty residents of the ATC house on Via Coppa without a home. The blaze, which tragically claimed the life of Hicham Mactoum, a 54-year-old man of Moroccan origin, has left the community in shock.
The dialogue between the Municipality and ATC remains punctual and constructive, with both parties working diligently to address the situation. ATC maintains an optimistic tone regarding the availability of apartments, and is verifying the availability of free apartments for families without alternative solutions.
However, the renovation of the ATC house could take a long time, leaving the evacuees in a precarious situation. Some evacuees, in addition to those mentioned earlier, are currently homeless due to the fire. Others have found accommodation with family or friends, but may not be able to stay there for the entire duration of the renovation.
The Municipality of Biella is covering hotel costs for 15 evacuees until tomorrow, providing a temporary solution for some. Yet, the search results do not contain specific information about alternative solutions proposed or offered by ATC for these evacuees who cannot stay with family or friends during the renovation.
The Social Services assessor, Isabella Scaramuzzi, has stated that the Municipality hopes ATC will find alternative solutions. ATC still expects to have more precise data by Monday, which may shed light on the situation. It is crucial that a swift and effective solution is found to ensure the wellbeing and security of the affected residents.
The evacuees find themselves caught in a standoff between the administration and ATC, with time running out. The situation underscores the importance of community support and solidarity during challenging times, as the residents of Biella work together to help those in need.
The dialogue between the Municipality and ATC needs to be expedited to find a swift and effective solution, considering the precarious living conditions of the evacuees. The average duration of stay in temporary accommodations, such as hotels, may not suffice for some evacuees who require long-term solutions due to the general-news event and the indefinite renovation period of the ATC house. Under the circumstances, ongoing politics and the lack of definitive plans from ATC could potentially lead to further accidents among houseless residents in Biella.
