All defendants acquitted for the death of 93 dogs and cats in a fire in Santo Tirso
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All defendants acquitted for the death of 93 dogs and cats in a fire in Santo Tirso

SAPO9 September 2026 at 16:01

The Matosinhos Court acquitted the five defendants accused in the case related to the death of 93 dogs and cats during a fire that hit two kennels in Serra da Agrela, in Santo Tirso. The fire occurred in July 2020. The five defendants faced charges within the scope of this case. This decision was made by the court after analysis of the evidence presented during the process.

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