Latest news and stories about emergency services in infrastructure in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
A fire in an industrial area of Camarate, near Lisbon Airport, was brought under control within two hours after consuming two warehouses; no injuries were reported.
A 17-year-old futsal player from Póvoa de Santo Adrião Atlético Clube has died and six others were injured following a van crash while traveling to a tournament in Mafra.
A fire broke out at the DHL company warehouses in Alverca, in the Vialonga area. This is the second time this month that the facilities have been affected.
The external paediatric surgery emergency department at Dona Estefânia Hospital will remain closed until Sunday.
The regional gynaecology and obstetrics emergency department in Loures reported a 23% increase in patient volume, averaging 43 daily visits compared to the previous average of 35.
The Beatriz Ângelo Hospital in Loures launches the first regional gynaecology and obstetrics emergency department, operating 24/7 to address healthcare staffing shortages.
The arrival of Depression Marta is expected to bring heavy rain to Lisbon and Setúbal, with the most concerning period being between morning and early afternoon. Areas already facing complications may experience the worst impacts as this is the third depression to hit the region in a short span of time.
At 03:23 an explosion at a building under construction in Algés damaged nearby vehicles and neighbouring homes. The cause has not yet been established and authorities are investigating; emergency services responded to secure the site and assess injuries and structural risks. Analytically, investigators will likely examine sources such as gas leaks, construction materials or workmanship failures, while officials must prioritise resident safety, site stabilization and a transparent inquiry into regulatory compliance.
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.
The aircraft experienced an oil pressure failure during takeoff, which even forced the suspension of traffic at Lisbon airport. José Correia Guedes experienced a similar situation and recalls that day to CNN Portugal
A boat caught fire in the middle of the Tagus River off the coast of Lisbon. Authorities helped rescue one person from the vessel, which was towed further away from the coast as a precaution.
Emergency services from the Lisbon Port Authority and the Maritime Police are on the scene. The vessel had only one fisherman on board, who was safely rescued by emergency teams.
Queluz Firefighters and the PSP are on site, with a total of nine personnel and three vehicles.
18 personnel supported by five vehicles from the Lisbon Sapadores Fire Department were mobilised.
A woman was setting up terrace tables when she saw “the gas rising” after a pipe was punctured by workers carrying out construction on a road in that area.
This support is intended to cover logistical, operational, and maintenance costs for the six volunteer fire departments in Lisbon. Each corporation will receive 36,000 euros.
Six volunteer firefighter associations in the city are covered.
It has not yet been confirmed whether homes or other spaces have been evacuated.
The fire was extinguished shortly after the alert. The causes behind the fire have not yet been determined.
The fire was extinguished shortly after the alert. The causes behind the fire have not yet been determined.
According to the president of the association, the facility will only provide emergency response “to INEM when necessary.”
São Francisco Xavier hospital is closing its maternity emergency department to external patients throughout the month of August. The Amadora-Sintra hospital will face the same constraint three days a week.
Service is interrupted between Moscavide and Alameda stations.
Service on the Red Line between Moscavide and Alameda stations resumed around 11:20 am following an incident involving a passenger. A man fell onto the tracks and sustained serious injuries.
The Lisbon Metro Red Line is suspended this Wednesday morning, July 15, between Moscavide and Alameda stations due to a 'passenger incident'. The company announced the disruption on its website and social media at 09:27, stating that the duration of the suspension could not be predicted. A source from the Lisbon Fire Department told Lusa that an alert was received at 09:20 regarding a passenger falling onto the tracks at Olivais station. As of 10:00, the victim was being assisted on-site. The Lisbon Metro is investigating the causes of the incident, which has halted service on the Red Line connecting Aeroporto and São Sebastião stations. Updating.
A fire broke out this Sunday at a fruit transport warehouse located in the São Francisco neighbourhood in Camarate, in the municipality of Loures, near Lisbon Airport.
A fire broke out early this evening in Camarate, in the municipality of Loures, affecting two industrial warehouses. Around 50 personnel and 17 vehicles were on site fighting the flames.
The fire broke out in a warehouse area in Camarate, near Lisbon airport.
The fire broke out in a warehouse area in Camarate, near Lisbon airport.
