Fire erupts in kitchen of local nursing home, leaving eight residents hurt in Mangualde
In the town of Mangualde, located in Viseu, a kitchen fire erupted at an elderly care home, resulting in eight individuals being injured due to smoke inhalation. The exact cause of the fire remains undisclosed, and further details about its progression and containment have yet to be reported.
The firefighting efforts were attended by a combined force of sixteen firefighters, eight vehicles, and the local GNR from Mangualde. The injured individuals were transported to the hospital unit in Viseu for treatment.
Regrettably, no specific details about the current condition of the injured or the head of the nursing home have been made public. The fire at the care home is ongoing, with no updates regarding its containment or extinguishing as of yet.
Our thoughts are with the affected individuals and their families during this difficult time. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
