A fire broke out at a nursing home in Viana do Castelo, at 4:16 PM, forcing the evacuation of elderly people to safe locations.
The fire originated from a waterproofing membrane used in construction work being carried out on the building. The cause of the fire is directly related to the construction or renovation work underway at the location.
Authorities intervened to ensure the safety of the residents, removing the elderly from the building affected by the flames.
The incident occurred in Viana do Castelo, a city in northern Portugal, and no injuries were reported at the time of the news.
