A large fire is raging in the industrial area of Prior Velho, near the international airport of Lisbon in Portugal. So far, no reports of casualties have been received.
Around 18:00 local time, a report was received about a fire in a long-term parking garage where, according to local media, hundreds of vehicles belonging to travellers are parked. An electric car parked there is likely responsible for the blaze.
According to the Civil Protection Service, at around 21:00, about 140 firefighters with 48 vehicles were still working to combat the fire. Their main focus is to prevent the fire from spreading within the industrial area.
Despite the smoke, air traffic at Lisbon’s international airport has not been disrupted.
This post was published on 16 August 2024 22:59
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