A fire broke out at a care home in Santo Tirso (Porto district), prompting the evacuation of residents after the blaze—reported to have started in the laundry—affected the premises. Civil Protection and the fire brigade mobilised dozens of resources to move occupants to safety; authorities are assessing damage and investigating the cause.
Incêndio em lar de idosos de Santo Tirso mobiliza dezenas de meios
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- Lar de idosos em Santo Tirso evacuado devido a incêndio10:32pm, 12 Jan 2026 • RTP Notícias









