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Crime & Justice · Funchal · 19 September 2026

Funchal Urban Fire Investigation: Arson Ruled Out For Now

The possibility of arson in a derelict building fire in Funchal has been ruled out for now by authorities.

The possibility of arson in the fire that broke out this morning in a derelict building at 72 Rua do Sabão, in Funchal, has been ruled out for now.

According to reports, the Judicial Police have not yet been activated, and there are no indications pointing to a criminal origin for the incident.

The fire alarm was raised at 10:36 am, with the first team arriving on site five minutes later. The operation mobilized 13 resources and 34 personnel from the fire department.

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