Latest news and stories about emergency services in daily life in Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
A landslide poses a risk to buildings and houses in the area.
The closure was implemented as a preventive measure to minimise the entry of rainwater.
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.
Storm Leonardo causes over 800 incidents by 11 PM. Heavy rain and strong winds affect the Centre and Lisbon. Thousands of operatives are responding to falls, flooding, and landslides.
In Lisbon, the Socialist Party (PS) is questioning the city's preparedness for storms, while the Left Bloc (BE) is demanding explanations about Chega's presence and influence within municipal companies.
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There was also a dog that had to be resuscitated at the scene and was left in serious condition.
Reports today describe a 30-year-old woman shot dead in the early hours of this morning in a Lisbon car park, near Avenida de Ceuta. The alert was raised shortly after The post Woman discovered shot dead in Lisbon car park appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Stones from a slope beside the Calçada da Estação de Campolide in Lisbon fell onto the road in the early hours of Monday.
A landslide occurred in the Campolide area of Lisbon in the early hours; further details are still emerging.
The alert was raised at around 5am when the woman was found on the ground in a car park next to Avenida de Ceuta.
An alert was raised at 5am after a woman was found lying on the ground in a public street following reports of four shots. The Polícia Judiciária is at the scene.
Emergency services established that the victim had been hit by four gunshots.
Among the victims are three children and two adults, one suffering burn injuries.
The Mayor of Lisbon emphasised stepped-up support and increased preparedness in response to the storm.
The mayor of Lisbon and president of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area today urged the public not to leave their homes overnight, warning of heavy rain and strong winds, and highlighted increased support and preparedness in response to the storm.
The commander of the Cabo Ruivo Fire Brigade, Ricardo Pastor, warns that the ground is saturated and there is a high risk of flooding, falling trees and landslides/ground movements. He urges people to take personal safety measures, to avoid unnecessary travel and to remove belongings from risk areas as a precaution.
The victim had multiple injuries, allegedly caused by a bladed weapon.
Lisbon firefighters were called on Friday after a van exploded in Largo Conde Bonfim, next to the Externato Marista de Lisboa.
Lisbon Fire Brigade (Sapadores Bombeiros de Lisboa) were dispatched to the scene, and a PSP Rapid Intervention team is also on site.
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.
