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Ceiling Collapse at Plaza de l'Olivar: Questions About Safety and Responsibility

What Caused the Collapse at Plaza de l'Olivar?

Experts suspect the ventilation system played a role in the Palma restaurant collapse, but the exact cause is still under investigation.

Published: April 22, 2026
Ceiling Collapse at Plaza de l'Olivar: Questions About Safety and Responsibility

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What caused the ceiling to collapse in the Palma restaurant?

Initial observations point to a problem with the ventilation and extraction system. Hanging parts of the installation were visible before the material gave way, but the exact cause still needs to be confirmed by technical experts. Possible factors include material fatigue, poor fastening, or an unsuitable retrofit in an older building.

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