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Fire at nursing home in Viana do Castelo forces evacuation of seniors

Diário de Coimbra9 September 2026 at 20:15

A fire broke out at a nursing home in Viana do Castelo, forcing the evacuation of the elderly residents living there. The fire reportedly started "on a screen" at construction work that was being carried out on the building. Authorities were alerted and went to the scene to fight the flames and ensure the safety of the residents. The incident occurred during renovation work that was underway on the building's structure.

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