Six people were injured, including two seriously after an explosion rocked an apartment building in downtown Lisbon, starting a fire. Residents have blamed authorities for negligence, saying that they complained about the smell of gas from floors used as tourist accommodation. 


The blast took place at a five-story building in Lisbon’s Alfama district at about 7:30pm local time on Sunday. Videos and photos of flames and a thick grey smoke billowing from the top of the building were posted on social media. 


Neighbors said foreign tourists have been renting two upper stories, local media reported. German and French citizens were among the injured, AFP reported

Source: NNA