Authorities are investigating the causes of the fire, as well as the damage to the infrastructure. With no access to the building, residents are choosing to stay with relatives, the mayor says.
Fire: Alenquer City Council reports no requests for rehousing
Monday, 19 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.
