A wildfire in an agricultural area of Aljustrel that forced the closure of the National Road 2 (Estrada Nacional 2 or EN2) is now 80% contained. More than 100 firefighters and civil protection personnel worked to bring the blaze under control, and the road has since reopened to traffic.
Update: Aljustrel wildfire contained after closing National Road 2
Authorities confirmed that the fire, which also required the temporary closure of the Municipal Road 527 (Estrada Municipal 527 or EM527), is now under control and all affected traffic routes have been reopened.
