"Around 6:47 p.m. Saturday, firefighters from the Santa Clara Fire Department responded to reports that Villa Bella, a 56-unit building located at 1850 El Camino Real, had displaced concrete, authorities said. Due to concerns that the building could be at risk of collapsing, its residents as well as 10 houses on Clay Street were designated a collapse zone and evacuated."
"Villa Bella's developer and homeowners' association sent a team of structural engineers who worked with engineers employed by the city to assess the building, authorities said. The engineers determined that the building is in no danger of imminent collapse but does require repairs to shoring on its north side."
"Residents will not be allowed to reoccupy their residences until the repairs are complete. Engineers were continuing their building assessment to determine whether unaffected sections of the building are safe to be reoccupied, authorities added."
On Saturday evening, firefighters responded to Villa Bella, a 56-unit condo complex in Santa Clara, after reports of displaced concrete raised concerns about potential building collapse. Over 60 residents and nearby households were evacuated as a precaution. Structural engineers from the developer, homeowners' association, and city assessed the building Sunday morning and determined it was not in imminent danger of collapse. However, repairs to shoring on the building's north side are required before residents can return. Approximately 130 residents remain displaced during repairs. The developer oversees repair work while engineers continue assessing whether unaffected sections are safe for reoccupancy. Residents received assistance retrieving essential items, medications, and pets.
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