Latest news and stories about emergency services in Vila Franca de Xira, Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
Train traffic on the Northern railway line (Linha do Norte) was restored in both directions early Monday morning following a wildfire in Vila Franca de Xira. The fire, which broke out Sunday evening, forced the suspension of rail services and restricted traffic on the Marechal Carmona Bridge.
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.
A group of 13 mayors from the Lisbon and Setúbal regions are requesting urgent parliamentary hearings to oppose the centralization of gynaecology and obstetrics emergency departments (urgências). The government plan involves closing local units in Barreiro and Vila Franca de Xira to consolidate services in larger regional hospitals like Almada and Loures. Residents in the affected areas should be aware that local leaders warn these closures will increase travel times and risks for expectant mothers.
Emergency departments (urgências) are hospital units that provide 24/7 unscheduled care for serious injuries and sudden illnesses, using triage to prioritise the most urgent cases. For expats, call 112 for life‑threatening emergencies or use the SNS24 helpline (808 24 24 24) for medical advice; expect long waits in public urgências during busy periods and consider private urgências if you have health insurance and need faster care.
The president of the Vila Franca de Xira municipality said the possible permanent closure of obstetric emergency services at the local hospital is of “the greatest gravity,” and that the five municipalities served by the unit will contest the decision with the Government and bring the issue to Parliament. The move signals organised local resistance and could prompt national debate about how smaller hospitals retain urgent maternity services. Residents served by the hospital should follow municipal announcements and local political developments.
Igor Crispim suffers from epilepsy and has been admitted to the hospital several times, always with the same clinical record. The family is desperate for news of the man, who has not yet been found.
The victim was assisted by the VMER medical team and transported to the Vila Franca de Xira Hospital.
All victims are being assisted at the scene and traffic is heavily congested.
The boy went missing from the Monte Gordo neighbourhood while his older brother was sleeping. Firefighters from Vila Franca de Xira and Sacavém were mobilised with a drone to find him.
The boy was reportedly under the care of his 19-year-old brother, who fell asleep and realised his brother was not at home when he woke up.
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The elderly woman was in need of urgent medical assistance and was taken to the Vila Franca de Xira Hospital.
The body of the 22-year-old Brazilian national was found following searches at the scene, coordinated by the harbourmaster and local commander of the Lisbon Maritime Police.
A fire has broken out once more at the DHL logistics facilities located in Vila Franca de Xira.
A fire broke out at a DHL logistics warehouse in Vialonga, in the municipality of Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon district, a Civil Protection source told Lusa. According to RTP, a firefighter was injured while fighting the flames. According to the duty commander of the Greater Lisbon Sub-Regional Command, Bartolomeu Castro, the alert was raised at 12:55 and, around 14:00, the fire remained active. 'The fire started in the roof area and is affecting adjacent warehouses,' the source stated, noting that the premises were evacuated 'in accordance with the internal emergency plan.' At this time, the flames are being fought by more than 100 personnel, supported by 40 emergency vehicles.
The alert was raised at 12:55 PM and, around 2:00 PM, the fire remained active.
More than 100 firefighters are battling the flames.
This is the second fire to break out at the company's facilities within a month
The alert was raised at 12:55 PM this Monday and it is the second fire at that warehouse this month. The fire originated on the building's roof. One firefighter was injured.
There are 23 personnel on site, supported by eight vehicles. The alert was raised at 12:55 PM.
There are 111 personnel on site, supported by 40 vehicles. The alert was raised at 12:55 PM.
A fire is currently active at a warehouse facility located in the vicinity of the Alverca toll plaza.
The fire that broke out near the A1 toll booths in Vila Franca de Xira has now entered the conclusion phase. CNN Portugal reporter Carolina Resende Matos provides the latest updates.
The warehouse is located in an industrial area.
The warehouse is located in an industrial area.
34 firefighters, supported by 11 vehicles, were deployed to combat the flames.
34 firefighters, supported by 11 vehicles, were deployed to combat the flames.
