A warehouse, in Guia's Retail Park, next to the EN125 and Algarve Shooping, has been burning since 19:21. The fire caused no injuries, he told the Sul Informação source of the District Relief Operations Command (CDOS) of Faro.
Our newspaper found that the fire broke out in the company Neoparts, a car parts and tires company. the reporter from Sul Informação he found on the spot that one of the warehouse's side walls had collapsed, and there was still a thick column of smoke coming out of the building, despite the efforts of the firefighters.
There are 73 workers at the site, supported by 30 vehicles, from the Albufeira, Silves, Messines, Loulé Fire Departments, Faro, Olhão, Tavira, São Brás de Alportel, Lagoa and Portimão.
Although this warehouse is located right on the edge of the EN125, «it was not necessary to cut the traffic», a source from the CDOS told our newspaper. However, the traffic is restricted and moving slowly, so it is advisable to use alternative routes.
Updated at 21:59 pm, adding details about the damage to the warehouse and the traffic.
Photos of: Nelson Brito
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