Fire Breaks Out in Restaurant Duct, Forces Evacuation of Alvalade Shopping Center in Lisbon
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Fire Breaks Out in Restaurant Duct, Forces Evacuation of Alvalade Shopping Center in Lisbon

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Summary:

  • Fire in a restaurant extraction duct caused the evacuation of Alvalade shopping center in Lisbon.

  • Approximately 20 to 25 people were inside the building during the incident.

  • Emergency services, including Regimento Sapadores Bombeiros and Bombeiros Voluntários Lisbonenses, responded promptly.

  • The fire was extinguished by 23:00 with no injuries reported.

Incident Overview

A fire in an extraction duct of an Italian restaurant led to the evacuation of the Alvalade shopping center in Lisbon. According to sources, there were between 20 and 25 people inside the building at the time.

Emergency Response

The alert was issued at 22:23 to the Regimento Sapadores Bombeiros (Sappers Firefighters Regiment). The Bombeiros Voluntários Lisbonenses (Lisbon Volunteer Firefighters) also responded to the scene. By 23:00, the fire had been extinguished, and there were no reports of injuries.

Context and Impact

This incident highlights the importance of safety protocols in commercial spaces. The quick response from emergency services prevented any harm, but it serves as a reminder of potential risks in urban areas.

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