More than 100 personnel and three aircraft are currently fighting a wildfire in the Pedra Bela area of the Peneda-Gerês National Park (Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês). Authorities from the Cávado Sub-regional Command for Emergency and Civil Protection (Comando Sub-regional de Emergência e Proteção Civil do Cávado) report that no homes are currently at risk. The fire broke out Saturday afternoon in the municipality of Terras de Bouro, involving multiple fire brigades and the GNR.
Over 100 firefighters battle blaze in Peneda-Gerês National Park
Saturday, 28 March 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
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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- More than 100 personnel fight fire in Peneda-Gerês National ParkRTP Notícias · 7:15pm, 28 Mar 2026
- Fire in Peneda-Gerês National Park mobilises over 100 personnelExpresso · 6:46pm, 28 Mar 2026
- Over 100 personnel fight fire in Peneda-Gerês National ParkDiário de Notícias · 6:44pm, 28 Mar 2026
- More than 100 firefighters battle blaze in GerêsObservador · 6:40pm, 28 Mar 2026
