Stray bullet hits girl's face in an illegal neighbourhood
The 4-year-old child was admitted to Garcia de Orta Hospital, brought in by family members. A metal sheet likely slowed down the ammunition and minimised the injuries.

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The 4-year-old child was admitted to Garcia de Orta Hospital, brought in by family members. A metal sheet likely slowed down the ammunition and minimised the injuries.

Firearms: The 4-year-old child was admitted to Garcia de Orta Hospital, brought in by family members. A metal sheet likely slowed the ammunition down and minimised the injuries.

So far, there are no reports of any arrests.

So far, there are no reports of any arrests.

A girl under five years old was shot in the face on Friday night (March 13) in the Penajoia shanty town in Almada, reports JN. According to the PSP, the child was taken to Garcia de Orta Hospital by family members. The minor arrived conscious and was never in life-threatening danger; authorities were only notified of the case once she was at the hospital. As the crime involved a firearm, the Setúbal Judicial Police were called to investigate the case, the circumstances of which remain unknown, and no arrests have been made.

The alert for the fire was given at 04:52 and it was declared under control by 06:00.

The alert for the fire was given at 04:52 and it was declared under control by 06:00. According to Civil Protection, the fire caused no casualties. As of 06:40, 15 personnel were on site.

The alert for the fire was given at 04:52 and it was declared under control by 06:00.

A fisherman from Alcochete has been charged with a continuous crime of document forgery.

Rescue operations mobilised the Sapadores Firefighters and the Setúbal Volunteers, the INEM and the PSP.

A fisherman from Alcochete has been charged with a continuous crime of document forgery.

Death was declared at the scene of the accident by the doctor from the emergency and resuscitation medical vehicle.

Flames destroyed a vehicle. An intense cloud of smoke caused damage to the building's sewage, water, and electricity systems.

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A fire in a Setúbal apartment building garage has displaced 30 residents, destroyed one vehicle, and caused significant infrastructure damage, prompting an investigation by the Judiciary Police.

Mayors in Barreiro are opposing the closure of the obstetrics and gynaecology emergency unit, citing that over 16,000 births have occurred there between 2014 and 2024. They find the decision to close the unit incomprehensible, especially in light of ongoing healthcare challenges, such as ambulances being held for hours at other emergency departments due to high patient volumes.

The Almada City Council has extended the alert status due to ongoing landslide risks on the cliffs of Costa da Caparica and Porto Brandão, following several incidents that have occurred since the onset of recent storms.
Update: Ongoing Landslide Risks The municipality of Almada has recorded several landslides on the cliffs of Costa da Caparica and Porto Brandão, a situation that has not yet been resolved.

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has proposed discussions on establishing a disaster fund in Portugal to address damages from increasing natural disasters, such as recent floods. During a visit to the flooded area of Alcácer do Sal, he highlighted the need for financial relief for businesses affected by such calamities, especially those without insurance. He noted that similar funds exist in the European Union and emphasized the opportunity presented by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) to support this initiative.
Clarisse Campos, the mayor of Alcácer do Sal, expressed a sense of hope and community resilience in the aftermath of the recent floods that devastated the municipality. In an interview with CNN Portugal, she emphasized the collective desire to rebuild and support one another during this challenging time.

Authorities in Alcácer do Sal report a 'brutal' and rapid rise in the Sado river's flow but say the situation remains under control. Civil Protection is monitoring conditions, has evacuation plans ready should riverside areas flood, and expects the flow to rise slightly more before beginning a slower fall from around 04:00—timing that will depend on further rainfall and dam management decisions. Updates will hinge on precipitation forecasts and operational releases from upstream infrastructure.
