When thermal insulation in buildings becomes a problem
Energy efficiency is not just about a material's thermal performance. The choice of insulation should take into account safety, durability and environmental impact.
Clérigos Tower in Porto partially evacuated due to a fire in an electrical panel
The flames were extinguished by the site's security team.
Fires: GNR issued 1,634 reports to entities over three years
Contrary to the decline recorded in reports to municipal councils, the number of citations to private entities rose in 2025 to 294 cases.
Municipal councils penalised by the GNR for failing to clear land
The National Republican Guard (GNR) issued a total of 1,634 administrative offence reports against entities between 2023 and 2025, 465 of which related to municipal councils. Most were for failure to clear land, the security force said. According to data sent to Lusa by the GNR under the statute that establishes the ...
Six people evacuated from a building after fire in Porto
Two elderly people were hospitalised. Intervention by emergency services kept the fire confined to a single room, with no vertical spread to the roof.
Woman seriously injured in apartment fire in Loulé
Fire was quickly extinguished by teams from the Loulé Fire Brigade.
Flat fire in Porto left five people injured
One of the victims was in serious condition.
