Latest news and stories about emergency services in legal in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
A 25-year-old worker died after being buried during concrete pouring operations at the former Feira Popular construction site in Lisbon, prompting an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Lisbon City Council and Carris officials assert they have provided comprehensive support to the victims and families affected by the 3 September 2025 Glória funicular derailment, which caused 16 deaths and 24 injuries.
The Amadora-Sintra hospital is facing a critical backlog with 19 patients awaiting orthopaedic surgery, prompting a request for a regional solution after receiving transfers from other major facilities.
The Amadora-Sintra Hospital has pledged to add 13 nurses to its emergency department following staff protests, though the Nurses' Association argues this increase fails to address the critical staffing shortages and long patient wait times.
Railway traffic on the Northern line has resumed in both directions following a suspension caused by a brush fire in Vila Franca de Xira that required extensive emergency response.
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 fire in Oeiras has mobilised 43 personnel as the region remains under high alert, while other major fires in Vouzela are now contained but monitored for potential reignition.
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.
Emergency services were dispatched to assist a blind patient in Lisbon, but INEM ultimately denied the request for hospital transport.
A fire originating in a barbecue area on Rua Morais Soares in Lisbon's Arroios district was successfully extinguished, leading to temporary traffic closures and precautionary building evacuations.
Eight individuals received medical treatment for smoke inhalation following a hotel fire in Lisbon that was reported at 04:30 and successfully extinguished by 05:06.
A man was shot dead inside a car in Queluz, Sintra, after being hit multiple times by gunfire. The PSP reports witnesses described the weapon as an automatic, military‑calibre firearm; the Polícia Judiciária has opened an investigation. Authorities are treating the incident as a serious public‑safety matter while enquiries continue.
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.
Lisbon firefighters' union says the Regimento de Sapadores Bombeiros de Lisboa (RSBL) is in 'utter disarray', citing delays in promotions, organisational failures and that more than 10% of operational personnel lack proper uniforms. Staff are considering issuing a pre-strike notice as a warning that industrial action could follow if complaints over safety, logistics and career progression are not resolved. The union warns these problems undermine emergency response and public safety and is calling for urgent management and municipal intervention.
A man has been remanded in custody after a 9-year-old boy died and a 14-year-old was injured when a shotgun allegedly discharged accidentally in the Bela Vista neighbourhood. Authorities say the weapon belonged to a family member; investigators remain on the scene and the case is being examined for possible criminal negligence and safety lapses, prompting questions about firearm storage and emergency response protocols.
The PSP (Public Security Police) have identified around 30 people after shots were fired with prohibited weapons in Lisbon. A targeted operation — involving Rapid Intervention Teams and Traffic Division units — ran from 22:00 Friday to 02:00 Saturday; no incidents were recorded and no arrests were made. Enquiries and investigations remain ongoing as police follow up on those linked to the discharges.
INEM may have delayed medical assistance to protesters in Lisbon on Sunday. The report was made by a doctor who allegedly called 112 to request an ambulance.
This Thursday, it is the Prime Minister's residence that will have a protest at its doors. This time, it is PSP officers and GNR soldiers who are protesting for salary increases, career reviews, and improvements in working conditions.
A shopkeeper from Martim Moniz, in Lisbon, clashed this Wednesday with a protester at Rossio Square, accusing him of sending threatening messages. Given the confrontation between the two, the Public Security Police (PSP) were forced to intervene as a precautionary measure.
The alert was raised at 17:00.
24 injured people were admitted to São José Hospital, while three people were admitted to the Santa Maria hospital facility.
42 personnel were mobilised to the scene, assisted by 15 vehicles
The building consists of two floors and was completely consumed by the flames.
First part of 'Investigação CM' from 22 October 2026.
Private companies responsible for non-emergency patient transport are threatening a strike and a slow-drive protest in Lisbon if the government does not provide fuel subsidies. They claim to be discriminated against, as they remain excluded from extraordinary support schemes despite rising costs that they cannot pass on to the National Health Service (SNS) due to fixed pricing. The Portuguese Ambulance League (LPA) reports that the government has remained silent, potentially endangering vital patient services such as dialysis and oncology transport.
Victim was transported by INEM to Santa Maria Hospital
Authorities have closed a shopping centre in Tapada das Mercês, Sintra, due to serious health and safety issues and the discovery of two people living improperly in shops under degrading conditions, the Public Security Police (PSP) reported today.
