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Asbestos tiles worry residents in Marinha Grande

Now9 September 2026 at 18:25

For over a month now, a pile of construction waste and other garbage has been accumulating in an area of Marinha Grande, generating concern among local residents. The material in question includes tiles with asbestos, a substance that represents significant risks to public health. The situation involves dozens of waste bags scattered around the location, most without any adequate protection. This accumulation of garbage represents a danger to those living or passing through the area, raising questions about safety and the need for intervention by the competent authorities.

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