Latest news and stories about public safety in Vila Franca de Xira, Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
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 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.
Train services on the North Line between Castanheira do Ribatejo and Alverca have been suspended since 6am due to flooding on the railway. The local council is also restricting access to the Tagus River at Terreiro do Paço as a safety measure.
33-year-old man caught by the PSP. The aggressor had previously threatened his mother with a knife.
Three men and one woman were arrested following a police intervention in a brawl. The woman was in possession of a stolen mobile phone.
A 37-year-old man with clear mental health issues has been admitted to the Vila Franca de Xira Hospital. He struck another man twice with an axe.
The victim was waiting for a friend outside the establishment when the man, “without reason, pulled out an axe and struck him on the shoulder”. The detainee is currently hospitalised.
A 37-year-old man assaulted another man, aged 34, near the Auchan in Alverca. The victim, who was left in a serious condition, stated that he had never met the attacker.
5,000 euros and a mobile phone were seized at the time of the arrest.
A 72-year-old man was identified in Alverca following a report from a nurse. He is suspected of several thefts in hospitals
Police intervention followed a report from a nurse at a hospital unit who reported the theft of her bag. The suspect was identified inside a car.
When approaching the suspect, police officers detected various computer equipment, bags, and personal items on the vehicle's seats.
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.
One of them remains hospitalised. The hospital denies the existence of an outbreak.
“There is no evidence of a campylobacteriosis outbreak, nor any information pointing to that possibility, and therefore there is no cause for concern for the population.” This is how the Tejo Estuary Local Health Unit, which includes the Vila Franca de Xira Hospital, clarifies reports broadcast by CMTV suggesting “an outbreak of campylobacteriosis in the area covered by this health unit.” In a statement released this Wednesday afternoon, May 20, the unit notes that during May it only had two diagnoses of campylobacteriosis: a 2-month-old child residing in Vila Franca de Xira, who was hospitalised and has since been discharged, and another, 10 months old, residing in the municipality of Alenquer, who remains hospitalised for clinical observation. In both cases, the clinical procedures indicated for the respective diagnoses were followed. It should be recalled that the father of the child still hospitalised told the media outlet that there were at least “ten cases,” according to what “doctors” had allegedly stated. The health unit further explains that through “epidemiological surveys conducted, no epidemiological link was identified between the reported episodes, and there is no evidence of an institutional outbreak, or any other, such as in daycares or close contact between the children mentioned.” Campylobacteriosis is an intestinal infection caused by the Campylobacter bacterium, and its transmission occurs mainly through the ingestion of contaminated food or water — especially raw or undercooked chicken and unpasteurised milk, or through contact with surfaces/inadequate handling. As the health unit further explains in the note sent, in most people this bacterium causes “symptoms of fever, diarrhoea and, in some cases, blood in the stool, which are non-specific and can occur in multiple clinical situations, namely viral gastroenteritis frequent in paediatric age.” In case of doubt, the unit recommends that users call the SNS 24 Line (808 24 24 24). An alternative strategy to antibiotics to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria.
35-year-old man caught in Vila Franca de Xira after fleeing on foot from police officers.
Father desperate as he sees no improvement and the Vila Franca de Xira Hospital refuses to admit his son.
The events took place in 2024. One of the vehicles was completely destroyed and another suffered damage.
The arrests took place in Vila Franca de Xira between May 2 and 5. One of the detainees attempted to headbutt a police officer.
It has not been possible, so far, to intercept or identify any of the suspects.
It has not been possible, so far, to intercept or identify any of the suspects.
A fire is currently active at a warehouse facility located in the vicinity of the Alverca toll plaza.
