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Fire at Leiria Bowling Centre mobilizes emergency operations

The fire started in Gândara but resulted in no injuries and was quickly controlled.

31 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Fire at Leiria Bowling Centre mobilizes emergency operations — Archive photoPhoto: Jocelyn Erskine-Kellie from London, UK · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

A fire broke out at the Leiria Bowling Centre, located in Gândara, but did not result in any injuries. The cause of the fire has not yet been disclosed. Reports indicate that the fire was brought under control about an hour after it started.

To combat the flames, 39 personnel and 17 emergency vehicles were deployed. The operations were swift and efficient, effectively controlling the situation before it could spread to other areas.

The extent of the damage caused by the fire to the bowling facility has not yet been detailed. Inspection teams may assess the severity of the damages incurred during and after the incident.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire, while the local community observes the consequences of the event on the recreational space.

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