Over 100 personnel fight fire in Peneda-Gerês National Park

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Over 100 personnel fight fire in Peneda-Gerês National Park

More than 100 personnel, supported by three aerial assets, were fighting a fire in the Pedra Bela area of Peneda-Gerês National Park as of 18:20, according to a source from the Terras de Bouro Volunteer Fire Department. The fire broke out at 13:45 in the parish of Vilar da Veiga, in the municipality of Terras de Bouro, Braga district. The Cávado Sub-regional Command for Emergency and Civil Protection confirmed that no homes are currently at risk. As of 18:20, 103 personnel were battling the flames, supported by 30 ground vehicles and three aircraft, according to the Civil Protection website. In addition to the Terras de Bouro Volunteer Fire Department, teams from the Braga Sappers, a GNR Emergency Protection and Relief Unit, the Esposende, Fão, Amares, and Barcelinhos Volunteer Fire Departments, the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF), and Civil Protection are on site.

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The Peneda-Gerês National Park (Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês) is Portugal's only national park, covering over 70,000 hectares across the Viana do Castelo, Braga, and Vila Real districts. Established in 1971, it is known for its granite peaks, oak forests, and traditional stone villages like Lindoso and Soajo. For residents and visitors, it offers extensive hiking trails and protected habitats for wild Garrano horses and wolves.

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