Earthquake Spain: 12% of buildings severely damaged by Lorca
About 12% of buildings in the historic town of Lorca in the south-eastern Spain, were severely damaged by the earthquake on Wednesday and are strictly out of bounds. The quake killed nine people.
The damage does mean "not necessarily" that these buildings will be destroyed, but they must be restored or consolidated, said the regional authority of Murcia after an inspection by qualified technicians.
In addition, 28% of the buildings represent a danger more limited and temporary, and access is restricted, while 60% of the remaining buildings are declared habitable, she said.
A tent city
7500 to 11,000 inhabitants of Lorca who has a total of 92'700, remain homeless in the short and medium term. A tent city was set up Thursday in the city to house the people made homeless.
This earthquake is the deadliest in Spain since 1956, has destroyed ancient facades, cornices, and even the steeple of the church of San Diego, dating from the seventeenth century. Some modern buildings have collapsed, but more importantly, many buildings have deteriorated or suffered damage to their foundations.
