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Fire at nursing home in Caramulo causes evacuation and two hospital transports

A fire at a nursing home in Tondela led to the evacuation of 46 elderly residents, with two hospitalized for smoke inhalation.

Fire at nursing home in Caramulo causes evacuation and two hospital transports
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A fire broke out at a nursing home in Caramulo, Tondela, leading to the evacuation of the building. The incident resulted in the removal of 46 elderly residents from the site.

According to reports, during the evacuation operation, two elderly individuals were transported to the hospital due to complications caused by smoke inhalation.

Authorities are investigating the causes of the fire and the measures taken during the evacuation of the nursing home's residents.