The fire broke out in a garage shared by two apartment blocks. Around 30 people had to be accommodated in a hotel; the remainder stayed with family members. There is structural damage to the buildings.
Paços de Ferreira: Fire forces the evacuation of more than 50 people
Thursday, 8 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Local accommodation (alojamento local) means short-term tourist rentals—private apartments, houses or rooms rented for days or weeks—that must be registered and licensed with municipal authorities. Municipalities can suspend or cancel licences (Lisbon cancelled about 6,700 licences in early 2026), so travellers and hosts should check a listing's registration and local rules before booking or offering stays.
