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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.
The mayor of Torre de Moncorvo, José Meneses (PSD), stated that his municipality suffered two significant wildfires, one in July and another in August, resulting in considerable losses.
More than 3,600 hectares were consumed by the flames.
They praise the firefighters but accuse the Civil Protection command of being unfamiliar with the territory.
The National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) is evaluating its response to the fire that burned 4,000 hectares of land in Torre de Moncorvo and Carrazeda de Ansiães between August 15 and 19. Local residents, organized under the movement 'Isto Não Fica Assim' (This Won't Stand), accuse authorities of being unfamiliar with the terrain and failing to address specific fire fronts. While the ANEPC states it is conducting debriefings to identify lessons learned, residents are calling for compensation for lost crops and infrastructure, with a petition already gathering 500 signatures to be presented to the Minister of Internal Administration.
The fire, which was declared under control on Wednesday, began a week ago in Torre de Moncorvo and spread to the neighbouring municipality.
More than 3,000 hectares of land have been burned by the wildfire that started in Torre de Moncorvo and later spread into neighbouring Carrazeda de Ansiães, according to provisional estimates. The post Torre de Moncorvo wildfire burns over 3,000 hectares across two municipalities appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The fire that broke out on Saturday in Torre de Moncorvo and spread to Carrazeda de Ansiães was declared under control at 21:50 on Wednesday.
The fire in Arouca reached three fronts and has already burned more than a thousand hectares. Portugal has seven municipalities in Bragança, Castelo Branco, and Guarda at maximum fire risk.
Operational teams are expected to remain on the ground “for the next few days” to carry out consolidation and mop-up work.
The sub-regional commander for Emergency and Civil Protection of the Douro region highlighted that there were no reports of injuries or damage to infrastructure.
The fire broke out five days ago in Torre de Moncorvo and has burned more than three thousand hectares of brush and agricultural land.
There is damage to crops such as vineyards, olive groves, and cork oaks. The fire has already consumed about three thousand hectares of land.
The wildfire in Torre de Moncorvo continues to mobilise the largest response force, with approximately 550 firefighters and 7 aerial assets. Additionally, the Ombudsman recommends the creation of a fund for natural disasters.
The fire in Torre de Moncorvo is the one mobilizing the most resources, with over 550 personnel and 171 vehicles on the ground.
Over a thousand firefighters were engaged at 8:00 AM in combating the four largest active wildfires in Northern Portugal. According to the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC), the fires in Torre de Moncorvo, Arouca, and Santo Tirso are the most significant. Operations throughout the night, including the use of heavy machinery and suppression fire, have helped stabilize some fronts, though aerial support is being deployed this morning. A separate incident involving a vehicle rollover in Arouca resulted in four injured firefighters, requiring a temporary diversion of resources.
Torre de Moncorvo, Arouca, and Santo Tirso are the fires mobilizing the most resources.
Authorities have sought to advise and speak with the population in a preventive and proactive manner, so that they maintain their safety and that of their property.
The fire in Torre de Moncorvo has three active fronts. The one causing the most concern is located in Vilarinho da Castanheira, in the municipality of Carrazeda de Ansiães.
Torre de Moncorvo and Arouca are among the fires causing the most concern for Civil Protection and firefighters. Commander Paulo Santos warns of difficult access and the emergence of new ignitions during the night, when aerial resources cannot be used.
The fires in question are in Torre de Moncorvo, Santo Tirso, and Arouca.
Hundreds of professionals have been fighting the flames in Torre de Moncorvo and Carrazeda de Ansiaes since Sunday. Firefighters are working tirelessly to extinguish the blaze, which has already burned several hectares. Three bushfires in Torre de Moncorvo, Santo Tirso, and Arouca stand out this afternoon, August 18, among the “significant incidents” recorded by the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC), mobilizing over 900 personnel. The fire in Cabeça Boa, in the municipality of Torre de Moncorvo, Bragança district, remained the situation with the most resources involved as of 1:10 PM: 413 personnel, 135 vehicles, and five aerial assets. This was followed at that time by a fire that broke out on Monday night in Cabreiros and Albergaria da Serra, in the municipality of Arouca, Aveiro district, with 342 relief and security personnel supported by 103 vehicles and seven aerial assets. Also ongoing was the fire that began on Monday in Rebordões, in the municipality of Santo Tirso, Porto district, mobilizing 213 personnel and 67 vehicles. See images by Pedro Sarmento Costa, from the Lusa agency. *With Lusa. Wildfires: Montenegro highlights the “extraordinary work” of the Ministry of Internal Administration and double the number of arrests compared to last year. Torre de Moncorvo concentrates the largest of the four firefighting operations in the North.
More than 400 firefighters are battling a wildfire with three active fronts in the Bragança district, as difficult terrain and worsening weather complicate operations. The fire broke out in Torre The post Over 400 firefighters battle Torre de Moncorvo wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident.
