Latest news and stories about public safety in Viana do Castelo, Portugal for expats and residents.
A major wildfire in Arcos de Valdevez is currently being fought by over 200 personnel, with authorities aiming to contain the two active fronts overnight.
A suspect has been arrested by the Judicial Police in Viana do Castelo for kidnapping and robbing victims over several days, with investigations indicating the crimes were linked to drug consumption.
As of 20:00 on Monday mainland Portugal had logged 713 weather-related incidents, concentrated in the North and the Lisbon and Tagus Valley regions. Heavy rain forced road closures in Arcos de Valdevez and Caminha, flooded homes in Ponte de Lima and left one family homeless in Oeiras; emergency services remain active dealing with blockages and property damage. The situation highlights localized flash flooding and transport disruption, with authorities monitoring conditions and clearing affected routes.
A 22-year-old man burgled the home of a German citizen in Ponte de Lima and hid the goods at his girlfriend's house in Bragança. The suspect is already known to police for committing similar crimes.
The collapse occurred in an area without patients, and no one was injured.
A woman got involved with two men from Viana do Castelo and managed to 'swindle' 200,000 euros.
The crew members were in good physical condition and did not require medical assistance.
In the same incident, three other people suffered minor injuries.
Viana do Castelo City Council states its goal is to “combat illegal waste disposal, hold offenders accountable, and contribute to improving the cleanliness and quality of public spaces.”
The body of a woman “between 60 and 65 years old” was recovered from the Minho River in Monção. The causes of death are not yet known.
The body was spotted near Largo do Loreto in Monção.
Three other people suffered minor injuries.
The accident occurred in the North-South direction (Viana do Castelo - Porto).
The crash occurred in the direction of Viana do Castelo to Porto
A 67-year-old man was transported to the hospital with severe burns. As of 6:20 am, 18 emergency personnel were on the scene, supported by seven vehicles.
A helicopter was dispatched to transport the victim to a hospital.
The body was discovered by a foreign couple staying at a hotel near the location.
The woman was a resident of Viana do Castelo and the Braga Judicial Police are already investigating the causes of death. The alert was given this Friday at 7:12 am.
The body was discovered by a foreign couple staying at a hotel near the location.
The Health Unit states that, so far, “no infected mosquitoes have been detected, nor have any cases of locally transmitted diseases been registered.”
The Aedes albopictus, which can transmit dengue, Zika and chikungunya, has been confirmed in three municipalities by the Alto Minho Local Health Unit. There are no infected people or cases of local transmission.
Traffic is blocked.
The fire that broke out in the commercial warehouse is currently in the mop-up phase.
The fire that broke out in the commercial store's warehouse is currently in the mop-up phase.
Flames broke out near the home of an 80-year-old bedridden man and his 79-year-old wife in Mujães, Viana do Castelo.
One of the detainees has a criminal record for drug trafficking.
The fire broke out in the afternoon and was fought throughout the night.
The alert was raised at 15:07 on Wednesday and the fire had reached three active fronts
Almost 300 firefighters are battling a fire in Arcos de Valdevez, in the Viana do Castelo district. The fire is burning in a scrubland area.
Fire in the parish of Selim is burning near homes and is the one causing the most concern for personnel.
