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The collapse of a crane damaged five buildings in Figueira da Foz in the past few hours and left six people displaced. Journalist António José Leite shows the state of the site.
The family was rehoused in a hostel in Carcavelos.
By 20:00 mainland Portugal had recorded 713 incidents linked to severe weather, concentrated in the North region and Lisbon and the Tagus Valley. A landslide in Porto Salvo put a home at risk and prompted authorities to rehouse one family in Oeiras; emergency services managed widespread calls and localised interventions. The figures underline pressure on local emergency capacity and highlight continued public-safety and accommodation challenges as adverse conditions persist.
A suspect has been detained after an alleged arson attack on a building in Paços de Ferreira, Portugal, which forced 111 residents from their homes. Authorities are investigating the incident and potential charges.
Authorities are investigating the causes of the fire, as well as the damage to the infrastructure. With no access to the building, residents are choosing to stay with relatives, the mayor says.
A resident who had to be evacuated says that when he opened the window he “got a lot of smoke in his face”. Thirty-two vehicles were also damaged by the flames.
The blaze, of still unknown origin, was fought until about 03:00 on Monday and did not affect neighbouring buildings.
