The Court acquitted five defendants in the case related to the fire that caused the death of 92 animals in Santo Tirso. The decision was made within the framework of a legal proceeding that examined the circumstances of the incident.
The fire in question hit two shelters that housed approximately 200 animals. The flames resulted in 92 animal deaths among those housed in these facilities.
Authorities investigated the causes and responsibilities for the fire, which led to the proceedings that resulted in the acquittal of the five defendants. The court found insufficient evidence to convict the suspects of responsibility for the incident.
Santo Tirso was the municipality affected by this tragedy that occurred at the animal shelters, with the case generating significant media attention due to the high number of animal victims.
