Firefighters are struggling to contain multiple active wildfires, with the most critical situation in the Guarda district forcing the closure of the A25 motorway. Another significant blaze in Valpaços is currently being fought by over 150 personnel and aerial support. Authorities report that conditions remain hazardous as crews work to prevent further spread in these regions.
Wildfires continue to burn across mainland Portugal
Tuesday, 28 July 2026AI summary
4 sources
- Fire cuts off A25 in Guarda; firefighters battle to stop flames spreadingportugalresident.com ·
- Fire in the Guarda district 'remains out of control'expresso.pt ·
- Fire in Valpaços is "burning with intensity" and mobilises nine aerial assetscmjornal.pt ·
- "You can barely breathe or open your eyes": this village is "completely surrounded by smoke"cnnportugal.iol.pt ·







