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Residents criticize Civil Protection's response to Douro fire

In Carrazeda de Ansiães, residents express outrage at Civil Protection for its actions during a fire.

28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Residents of Carrazeda de Ansiães accuse Civil Protection of failing in its response during a recent fire. The outrage among community members is evident, with criticisms directed at the lack of adequate response from the emergency agency.

The movement called "This Will Not Stand" expressed its discontent, stating that there was a complete lack of awareness about the situation and that Civil Protection was unable to act effectively during the fire events.

Residents emphasize that this failure in coordination during emergencies may have worsened the situation, leading to a loss of trust in the responsible authorities.

The various complaints made by residents reflect a collective demand for improvements in emergency management, with calls for greater transparency and commitment from Civil Protection in its responsibilities.

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