Fire forces the evacuation of 35 people from a nursing home in Santo Tirso

Dozens of emergency units were mobilised to the scene. No injuries have been reported.

Correio da Manhã13 Jan

6 a.m. — Presidential election: Admiral tailors his message to older voters

Gouveia e Melo was in Alcobaça yesterday, where he thanked the security forces for their service and addressed a large portion of his own voter base. Also, a fire forced the evacuation of a care home in Santo Tirso.

Observador13 Jan

1 hour ago — Santo Tirso: 35 elderly residents evacuated from a care home

The first alert for the fire was raised at 21:32 and mobilised more than 40 emergency responders and 19 vehicles. Also, Marques Mendes links João Cotrim Figueiredo to Chega.

Observador13 Jan

Fire forces evacuation of care home in Santo Tirso

A care home in Santo Tirso had to be evacuated on Monday night due to a fire. The blaze is believed to have started in the laundry.

RTP Notícias13 Jan

Care home evacuated after Santo Tirso fire

What is INEM and why does it matter after the long ambulance wait in Seixal?

The National Institute of Medical Emergency (Instituto Nacional de Emergência Médica), known as INEM, coordinates Portugal’s pre-hospital emergency care, ambulance dispatch and medical response to 112 calls. It matters to expats because INEM is responsible for ambulance response times and on-scene care — incidents like the reported three-hour wait in Seixal can trigger investigations, affect public confidence and influence how quickly you can expect help in an emergency.

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Care home in Santo Tirso evacuated after fire

A care home in Santo Tirso, Portugal, was evacuated after a fire broke out. Emergency services attended the scene and residents were moved to safety while authorities assess the situation and investigate the cause.

Diário de Notícias12 Jan

Lar de idosos em Santo Tirso evacuado devido a incêndio

A care home in Santo Tirso, in the Porto district, is being evacuated after a fire affected the laundry, sources from the fire brigade and Civil Protection told Lusa.

RTP Notícias12 Jan

Incêndio em lar de idosos de Santo Tirso mobiliza dezenas de meios

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Incêndio em lar de idosos de Santo Tirso mobiliza dezenas de meios

Civil Protection says the premises are being evacuated.

Correio da Manhã12 Jan