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"There were children screaming": resident of an apartment block in Alenquer describes commotion at the scene when she noticed the fire
Monday, 19 January 2026
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At least one person died and 11 others were hospitalised.
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"There were children screaming": resident of an apartment block in Alenquer describes commotion at the scene when she noticed
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2:16pm, 19 Jan 2026 • Correio da Manhã
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