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Setúbal to compensate citizens who helped fight fires

The City Council of Setúbal announced compensation for citizens who provided water to firefighters in July.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The City Council of Setúbal announced that it will compensate citizens who provided water to firefighters during the fire that occurred on July 3 in the Vale do Cobro area, in the Sado parish. This decision was communicated on Tuesday and aims to recognize the support of those who assisted in combating the flames.

Citizens who contributed water can now request compensation through the Municipal Services of Setúbal (SMS), according to information released.

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