Fire at care home in Santo Tirso forces evacuation of 81 residents
The causes of the fire are being investigated by the relevant authorities.
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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.
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.
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.
40 care home residents moved to municipal pavilion after fire
Firefighters were alerted at 21:32 to a fire that broke out in the building's laundry. There are no reported injuries, but the residents are being triaged by teams from INEM (National Institute of Medical Emergency).
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.
Care home in Beja closed after one elderly resident assaulted another
The care home was operating illegally and had already been served with a closure order in October 2024, which it ignored. The Social Security authority carried out an “urgent closure” and removed the residents from the premises.
