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Injured firefighter in Arouca to undergo surgery again today

A firefighter is in critical condition after injuries in Arouca and will undergo surgery today, according to Hospital São Sebastião.

23 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A firefighter injured in Arouca, who is in critical condition, will undergo new surgery today, as reported by Hospital São Sebastião. This surgical intervention is necessary due to the severity of the injuries sustained during an accident that occurred early Wednesday morning.

The incident resulted in four members of the Arouca fire brigade being injured. The firefighter in question is the one with the most critical clinical condition among those injured.

According to information provided by the hospital, the firefighter's health status necessitated the urgency of the surgery, which occurs following the accident involving the brigade.

In addition to the firefighter who will be operated on, three other men were also injured, although the severity of their injuries has not been detailed.

In response to the situation, a yellow alert has been issued for 14 districts, reflecting the weather conditions or circumstances surrounding the accident. This precautionary measure aims to warn the public about potential risks in the region.

Updates on the surgery and recovery of the injured will be provided by Hospital São Sebastião as the situation develops.

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