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Fire in pigsty in Mealhada causes death of hundreds of animals

Diário de Aveiro2 September 2026 at 15:37

A fire broke out in a pigsty in Mealhada, causing the death of hundreds of animals. The alert was given at 7:50 AM and mobilized several fire brigades to the scene. The causes of the fire have not yet been identified. The authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the incident.

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