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Firefighters injured and vehicle destroyed in Vinhais blaze

📍 Vinhais⚖️ Legal🌱 Environment#emergency-services+2 more

A wildfire in the Montesinho Natural Park, located in the Bragança district, has resulted in five injuries among emergency personnel, including two in serious condition. A fire vehicle from the Vinhais fire department was completely destroyed while responding to the incident, which has also led to the precautionary evacuation of the village of Dine.

The Montesinho Natural Park (Parque Natural de Montesinho) is a protected area located in the Bragança district of northeastern Portugal. Established in 1979, it covers approximately 75,000 hectares and is known for its diverse wildlife, including the Iberian wolf, and traditional mountain villages.

6 sources →15 Aug
Firefighters injured and vehicle destroyed in Vinhais blaze

Firefighters battle blaze in Montesinho Natural Park

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More than 100 emergency personnel are currently fighting a wildfire that broke out early Saturday morning in the Montesinho Natural Park, located in the Bragança district. Civil Protection authorities are managing the response to the blaze in the border parish of Moimenta and Montouto.

2 sources →15 Aug
Firefighters battle blaze in Montesinho Natural Park

Recent stories

Chestnut trees for UNESCO Heritage status

📍 Bragança🎭 Culture🧭 Travel#heritage+2 more

The municipality of Vinhais intends to nominate its centennial chestnut tree groves for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status.

rtp.pt20 Oct
Chestnut trees for UNESCO Heritage status

Chestnuts are already being harvested in Vinhais

📍 Bragança🏖️ Daily Life#gastronomy+1 more

The warm weather has hindered the production of some varieties.

rtp.pt19 Oct
Chestnuts are already being harvested in Vinhais

Vinhais wants to nominate chestnut groves as Intangible Heritage

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The application will move forward in 2027 through the Montesinho Natural Park. The municipality has grown from 7,000 to 10,000 hectares of chestnut groves in recent years, despite wildfires and climate change.

observador.pt2 Oct
Vinhais wants to nominate chestnut groves as Intangible Heritage

Man arrested for starting fire in Vinhais village placed under house arrest

📍 Bragança⚖️ Legal🌱 Environment#crime-report+1 more

The Bragança court determined on Wednesday that the coercive measure would be house arrest with an electronic monitoring bracelet.

cmjornal.pt18 Sept
Man arrested for starting fire in Vinhais village placed under house arrest

Man arrested for fire in Vinhais placed under house arrest

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The man is strongly suspected of committing a forest fire crime that occurred on August 23rd at 9:00 PM in the town of Landedo, Vinhais.

observador.pt18 Sept
Man arrested for fire in Vinhais placed under house arrest

Arsonist arrested in the town of Landedo in Vinhais

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The suspect used a lighter to start the fire.

cmjornal.pt16 Sept
Arsonist arrested in the town of Landedo in Vinhais

Portuguese municipality to reinforce health services supply

📍 Bragança🩺 Health🏛️ Government#healthcare+3 more

Home News Portuguese municipality to reinforce health services supply Portuguese municipality to reinforce health services supply The municipality of Vinhais will double the support it allocates to each parish council in 2027 to expand health services in villages, in a project that could cover ar

The Portugal News12 Sept
Portuguese municipality to reinforce health services supply

2,000 hectares of land burned in Montesinho Park

📍 Bragança🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#severe-weather+1 more

The fire broke out on Saturday morning and was brought under control on Sunday. A 19-year-old firefighter remains hospitalised in Porto.

observador.pt20 Aug
2,000 hectares of land burned in Montesinho Park

Around 2,000 hectares of land burned in the Montesinho Natural Park in Vinhais

📍 Bragança🌱 Environment🏖️ Daily Life#wildfire+2 more

The incident involves a fire that broke out on Saturday in the Union of Parishes of Moimenta and Montouro.

cmjornal.pt20 Aug
Around 2,000 hectares of land burned in the Montesinho Natural Park in Vinhais

8 PM. Fire in Vinhais is worrying emergency crews

📍 Bragança🏛️ Government🌱 Environment#government-policy+1 more

Flames are burning in a mountainous area, which has hindered access for firefighters. Additionally, the campaign for the presidential elections in Brazil began today.

observador.pt16 Aug
8 PM. Fire in Vinhais is worrying emergency crews

3 PM. Ronaldo admits possible end of career as early as this year

📍 Bragança🩺 Health🎭 Culture#emergency-services+1 more

The captain of the National Team assures that he has his “entire future planned”. Additionally, four of the five firefighters injured in the Vinhais fire have already been discharged from the hospital.

observador.pt16 Aug
3 PM. Ronaldo admits possible end of career as early as this year

Four firefighters from Vinhais who suffered burns have been discharged

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Four of the five firefighters from Vinhais, in Bragança, who were injured on Saturday after the vehicle they were travelling in caught fire, have already been discharged.

rtp.pt16 Aug
Four firefighters from Vinhais who suffered burns have been discharged

Fire in Vinhais that injured five firefighters is under control

📍 Bragança⚖️ Legal🌱 Environment#public-safety+1 more

The fire led to the evacuation of residents from a village

cnnportugal.iol.pt16 Aug
Fire in Vinhais that injured five firefighters is under control

Around 1400 firefighters battling wildfires, Northern region concentrates most resources

📍 Bragança🌱 Environment🚇 Infrastructure#severe-weather+1 more

Rural fires in Vinhais, Torre de Moncorvo, Chaves, and Póvoa de Lanhoso led to the mobilisation of around 700 personnel, more than 50% of the national total.

publico.pt16 Aug

Four firefighters from Vinhais who suffered burns have been discharged

📍 Bragança🌱 Environment🩺 Health#emergency-services+1 more

This fire also led to the evacuation of residents from the village of Dine to Moimenta on Saturday “as a precaution”; they returned to their homes on Saturday night.

cmjornal.pt16 Aug
Four firefighters from Vinhais who suffered burns have been discharged

10am. Football. SC Braga vs Gil Vicente match postponed

📍 Bragança🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#wildfire+2 more

Due to a gastrointestinal outbreak affecting a large part of the Braga team. A new date is yet to be scheduled. Also, 12 dead following an accident in Hungary.

observador.pt16 Aug
10am. Football. SC Braga vs Gil Vicente match postponed

9 a.m. Drone that entered Romania is shot down

📍 Bragança🌱 Environment🏛️ Government#wildfires+1 more

Romania has become one of the NATO members most exposed to the consequences of the war in Ukraine. Additionally, Francesco Farioli says that FC Porto could have managed certain moments better against Rio Ave.

observador.pt16 Aug
9 a.m. Drone that entered Romania is shot down

Fire that broke out on Saturday in Vinhais brought under control this morning

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As of 08:00, 186 personnel remained on the ground in Vinhais, supported by 71 vehicles.

cmjornal.pt16 Aug
Fire that broke out on Saturday in Vinhais brought under control this morning

Wildfires: Vinhais fire brought under control this Sunday morning

📍 Bragança🌱 Environment🚇 Infrastructure#wildfires+2 more

The fire in the Vinhais region was successfully contained by emergency services on Sunday morning.

SÁBADOSÁBADO16 Aug

Vinhais fire brought under control this Sunday morning

📍 Bragança🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#wildfire+2 more

As of 08:00, 186 personnel supported by 71 vehicles remained on the ground in Vinhais. Fires in Chaves (Vila Real) and Torre de Moncorvo (Bragança) were still burning in 'small fronts'.

observador.pt16 Aug
Vinhais fire brought under control this Sunday morning

3h. Israel has bombed southern Lebanon again

📍 Bragança🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#emergency-services+2 more

The attacks follow an initial offensive that killed 11 people, including children. Additionally, three fires in the north of the country are concerning authorities, with approximately 550 personnel on the ground.

observador.pt16 Aug
3h. Israel has bombed southern Lebanon again

11 PM Fire in Vinhais: five firefighters injured

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A fire in the Vinhais region resulted in injuries to five firefighters.

rtp.pt16 Aug
11 PM Fire in Vinhais: five firefighters injured

8 PM: Fire in Vinhais with over 100 personnel on the ground

📍 Bragança🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#wildfire+2 more

A wildfire in the Vinhais region is currently being fought by more than 100 emergency responders.

rtp.pt15 Aug
8 PM: Fire in Vinhais with over 100 personnel on the ground

Dine village in Vinhais evacuated "as a precaution" due to fire

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Inhabitants were taken to the town of Mofreita.

cmjornal.pt15 Aug
Dine village in Vinhais evacuated "as a precaution" due to fire

Fire in Vinhais. Village evacuated and 5 firefighters injured

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A fire in Vinhais led to the evacuation of the village of Dine, and flames reached a fire truck. Five people were injured. “The night will be one of hard work,” says the regional sub-commander.

observador.pt15 Aug
Fire in Vinhais. Village evacuated and 5 firefighters injured

Five firefighters injured in Vinhais fire

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Two were injured due to smoke inhalation, two suffered second-degree burns, and one was treated for anxiety.

cmjornal.pt15 Aug
Five firefighters injured in Vinhais fire

7 PM. More than 100 personnel fighting fire in Bragança

📍 Bragança🌱 Environment🏖️ Daily Life#wildfire+2 more

The fire broke out around 4:30 AM, with difficulties in fighting the flames. Additionally, the GNR warns of traffic restrictions on the road, especially in the Algarve area.

observador.pt15 Aug
7 PM. More than 100 personnel fighting fire in Bragança

Rio de Onor left in the dark: “It is the first time I have seen the eclipse”

📍 Bragança🎭 Culture#entertainment

Hundreds of people celebrated the 26 seconds of total eclipse in Portugal.

publico.pt12 Aug

Nearly 1,000 personnel fighting fires in Valpaços, Mirandela, and Vinhais

📍 Bragança🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#severe-weather+1 more

Almost 1,000 personnel were fighting the fire that broke out on Tuesday in the municipality of Valpaços and spread to Mirandela and Vinhais as of 00:30 today, with the National Road 103 closed, according to a GNR source.

rtp.pt31 Jul
Nearly 1,000 personnel fighting fires in Valpaços, Mirandela, and Vinhais

2h. Decrease in wind helps fight fire in Vinhais

📍 Bragança🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#wildfires+2 more

Houses are no longer at risk and people evacuated from Vale das Fontes and Rebordelo are returning to their homes. Additionally, Passos Coelho says that no one is unconcerned about controversies in Portugal.

observador.pt31 Jul
2h. Decrease in wind helps fight fire in Vinhais

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