Young firefighter dies during training exercise in Paredes
A 25-year-old volunteer firefighter from the Rebordosa fire department died on Monday morning during a training exercise at the Baltar barracks in Paredes. The fatal incident reportedly involved a water tank vehicle (autotanque). Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves expressed condolences to the victim's family and colleagues, as authorities opened an investigation into the circumstances of the accident.
Luís Neves will take office on Monday as Minister of Internal Administration. He graduated in law and has worked at the Judicial Police since 1995, where he served as coordinator of a national unit and developed a long career in criminal investigation.
