Latest news and stories about emergency services in Bragança, Portugal for expats and residents.
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake originating in Spain was recorded on Thursday evening and felt across northern Portugal, with no initial reports of damage.
A wildfire originating in Torre de Moncorvo has expanded into Carrazeda de Ansiães, currently presenting two active fronts with over 300 firefighters deployed to manage the situation.
Over 100 firefighters are currently battling a wildfire in Montesinho Natural Park, amidst a series of severe blazes across the Bragança region that have resulted in injuries and evacuations.
A major wildfire in Linhares, Carrazeda de Ansiães, has mobilized over 170 firefighters and eight aerial assets, marking it as the most concerning fire in Portugal this Saturday. Meanwhile, other fires in Silves remain active, while the situation in Fornos de Algodres is now under control.
The Valpaços wildfire has triggered the Municipal Emergency Plan as it spreads to Vinhais and Mirandela, with nearly 1,000 personnel deployed to combat the blaze alongside ongoing efforts in Chaves.
A severe wildfire spreading across northern Portugal has damaged over 20 homes and left five people with minor injuries, prompting mass evacuations in the Mirandela municipality.
A 71-year-old man caused a forest fire after burning agricultural waste which went out of control. Burning piles without authorization and support defined by the local council is considered intentional.
The suspect was burning garden waste, which ended up getting out of control.
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A 33-year-old man and a five-year-old child were seriously injured.
A magnitude 4 seismic event was recorded and felt by residents in the northern region of Portugal.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter scale was recorded early this evening by the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).
The tremor occurred at 8:34 pm and the epicentre was at a depth of 16 km.
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Spain, with reports suggesting it was felt in the northern region of Portugal.
According to the IPMA, the tremor was felt at 8:34 PM.
The issue involves supply problems caused by the low flow rate of the spring and recurring leaks.
A truck crash this morning resulted in one death and three injuries on the IC5 road, near Vila Flor, leading to the closure of the road, a civil protection source reported.
A truck lost control on Tuesday morning, October 13, causing one death and three injuries on the Itinerário Complementar 5 (IC5) near Vila Flor, leading to the closure of the road, according to civil protection sources. Civil Protection commander Noel Afonso stated that the heavy goods vehicle went out of control near the Lodões exit and tipped over onto two light vehicles travelling in the opposite direction, killing a man in his early twenties. The death was confirmed at the scene, and three others sustained minor injuries and were taken to Mirandela hospital. Traffic was diverted as 23 emergency personnel and six vehicles, along with an INEM helicopter, responded to the incident.
Death was declared at the scene. There are also three injured reported.
The guarantee was given in a press release sent to newsrooms by the Local Health Unit of the Northeast.
A 92-year-old woman died this Wednesday, September 30, after drowning in an indoor pool at a residential care home for the elderly in Mogadouro, the National Republican Guard confirmed to Lusa. Emergency services were alerted at 09:08 and attended the scene at the S. João Batista care home. The victim was found in cardiorespiratory arrest after being pulled from the pool by staff. An investigation into the incident has been launched, and the case will be reported to the Public Prosecutor's Office. The institution has also announced an internal inquiry.
The victim was transported by helicopter to the Bragança Hospital
The fire consumed approximately 500 hectares of scrubland in the localities of Cedães, Freixeda, and Caravelas. According to the mayor, there were no agricultural or material losses reported.
The alert for this fire was given at 22:59 on Tuesday.
The rural fire that broke out on Tuesday in Cedães, in the municipality of Mirandela, in the Bragança district, entered the resolution phase at 06:55 today, according to a Civil Protection source.
The fire did not put any settlements at risk and there are no casualties to report, stated a source from the Terras de Trás-os-Montes Sub-Regional Command.
The rural fire that broke out on Tuesday in Cedães, Mirandela, entered the resolution phase at 06:55 on Wednesday, September 16, according to Civil Protection. No villages were at risk and there are no casualties. Meanwhile, the fire in Alvito da Beira, Proença-a-Nova, also reached the resolution phase early Wednesday, with over 500 personnel on site. The fire causing the most concern is in Monte Lameira, Portel, which remains active and has forced the closure of the EN 538 and IP2 roads. Another fire in Ligares, Freixo de Espada à Cinta, remains uncontrolled. In total, two fires in Proença-a-Nova are mobilising over 800 firefighters.
The fire is responding favourably to firefighting efforts. The sub-regional commander expects to have it under control by tonight. One of the fronts, although active, is losing intensity.
A fire broke out in the town of Cedães, in the municipality of Mirandela. The fire is consuming an area of brush and does not threaten homes. The terrain profile and the wind are hindering firefighting efforts.
The alert was raised at 14:11.
