Fire at nursing home in Viana do Castelo forces elderly evacuation
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Fire at nursing home in Viana do Castelo forces elderly evacuation

Correio da Manhã9 September 2026 at 19:34

A fire broke out at a nursing home in Viana do Castelo, forcing the evacuation of the elderly who were inside the institution. The fire started on a canvas of construction work that was being carried out in the building. Authorities were called to intervene at the scene and ensure the safety of the residents. The incident caused evacuations, but no information about injuries has yet been reported.

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