Porto's Clérigos Tower (Torre dos Clérigos) was partially evacuated on Friday after a short circuit in a battery caused a small fire on an upper floor; emergency services say the alert was raised around 12:41 and the situation was resolved with no reported injuries. City sources told Lusa the incident was contained quickly and the monument has since reopened or been secured. Visitors and residents near the monument should follow local directions if emergency crews are present.




