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Fire in Alta de Lisboa disrupts Eixo Norte-Sul

A fire between Ameixoeira and Telheiras has led to the closure of Eixo Norte-Sul, with traffic restored by 3 PM.

21 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A fire that broke out between the areas of Ameixoeira and Telheiras resulted in the closure of Eixo Norte-Sul, at the exit toward Camarate. The incident caused significant disruptions to roadway traffic in the area.

The situation has been reported by several sources, indicating that the fire provoked a response from emergency services. Teams are on-site to control the flames.

Traffic on Eixo Norte-Sul was eventually restored by 3 PM, but the initial impact caused disruptions for drivers and residents nearby.

So far, no injuries have been reported as a result of the fire. The causes of the blaze are still being investigated by the relevant authorities.

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