Wildfires: More than 100 personnel fighting fire in Peneda-Gerês National Park

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Wildfires: More than 100 personnel fighting fire in Peneda-Gerês National Park

The fire broke out at 13:45 in the municipality of Terras de Bouro, in the Braga district. The Cávado Sub-regional Command for Emergency and Civil Protection told Lusa that there are currently no homes at risk.

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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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