Emergency teams have brought several significant wildfires under control, including a major blaze in Mesão Frio and another in Valpaços. While the fire in Valpaços consumed nearly 16,000 hectares and destroyed 20 homes, authorities continue to monitor the areas to prevent potential flare-ups. Additional fires in Vila Nova de Gaia and other regions were also contained without posing risks to local populations.
Firefighters gain control over major blazes in northern Portugal
Sunday, 2 August 2026AI summary

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- Fire in Vila Nova de Gaia mobilises over 100 personnel and two aerial assetscmjornal.pt ·
- Fire in Mesão Frio, which was fought by 160 firefighters, has been brought under controlpublico.pt ·
- France says fires are "under control"observador.pt ·
- Fire in Valpaços brought under control, but hundreds of firefighters remain on sitertp.pt ·
- Mesão Frio: fire declared under control at 22:00cnnportugal.iol.pt ·




