Bragança, Portugal
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The suspects were arrested outside of flagrante delicto and are “strongly suspected” of committing a forest fire crime that occurred on Sunday in Ligares, Freixo de Espada à Cinta, in the Bragança district.
There were no rural or residential areas in danger.
130 personnel and 40 vehicles remain on the ground. Additionally, the PS Parliamentary Days continue today, focusing on criticisms of the Government regarding the rising cost of living.
The fire broke out on Sunday at 13:57 in a scrubland area. During the night, it had two active fronts. At 05:20 on Monday, it was brought under control, with no threat to homes.
The commander of the Freixo de Espada à Cinta Fire Department explains that there are small pockets of fire that responders cannot reach. Additionally, the PCP accuses the PS of 'lending a hand' to an 'isolated' government.
Despite favourable firefighting efforts, the night remains one of intense work for the more than one hundred personnel on the ground. Additionally, 53 Portuguese citizens or people of Portuguese descent have died following the earthquakes in Venezuela.
More than 150 personnel are fighting the fire in Ligares. Two fronts remain active, with no residential areas in danger. The response team will remain on-site throughout the night.
A wildfire in Freixo de Espada à Cinta is currently being fought by 10 aerial units as of 6 PM.
A wildfire in Freixo de Espada à Cinta is currently being fought by 10 aerial units as of 6 PM.
A fire broke out in the municipality of Freixo de Espada à Cinta at 5 PM.
The alert was raised at 13:57 in Ligares. The difficult terrain is hindering firefighting efforts, but the flames are evolving favourably, according to the commander.
A hundred firefighters supported by eight aerial assets are fighting a brush fire in Ligares, in the municipality of Freixo de Espada à Cinta, Bragança, a source from the Douro sub-regional command told Lusa today.
Part I of 'Investigação CM' from April 21, 2026.
Part III of the 'CM Investigation' from April 21, 2026.
Part II of 'Investigação CM' from April 21, 2026.
