Service restored on the Red Line of Lisbon Metro after fire between Oriente and Moscavide
Service on the Red Line of the Lisbon Metro was restored around 16:45 on Friday, March 6, after a fire caused a disruption for about two hours. The fire was detected between Oriente and Moscavide near a ventilation shaft, with firefighters confirming that only smoke was present and no flames were involved. The incident began at 14:59 due to a pile of rubbish burning near the ventilation entrance, prompting the deployment of sixteen firefighters for ventilation efforts. The Metro had warned that the interruption could be prolonged due to unforeseen circumstances.
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