More than 200 personnel are currently fighting a wildfire in Mouriscas, within the Abrantes municipality, which began Saturday afternoon with two active fronts. While authorities describe the situation as complicated and out of control, no homes are currently at risk. Additional fires are also being managed in other regions, including Santa Marta de Penaguião and Celorico de Basto.
Emergency teams battle wildfires across multiple regions
Saturday, 22 August 2026AI summary

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- More than 200 personnel fighting a fire in Abrantescnnportugal.iol.pt ·
- More than 200 personnel and ten aerial assets fight fire in Abrantesdn.pt ·
- Fire in Santa Marta de Penaguião involves 133 personnelobservador.pt ·
- Municipality says fire in Abrantes is "complicated" but no homes are at riskcmjornal.pt ·
- Residents help fight fire in Celorico de BastoCorreio da Manhã ·
- Fire in Abrantes mobilises almost 400 personnelrtp.pt ·





