Environment: Severe weather news in Bragança, Portugal

Fire in Arouca under control. Blaze in Boticas still active

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.

Fire in Carrazeda de Ansiães has a very large extension

Flames have already consumed about three thousand hectares of land, but there are no people or property in danger

12:00 PM. Wildfires. Three incidents concern the authorities

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.

This is the status report on the fires in Portugal. See the map

The fire in Torre de Moncorvo is the one mobilizing the most resources, with over 550 personnel and 171 vehicles on the ground.

More than a thousand firefighters battle four fires in the Northern region

Torre de Moncorvo, Arouca, and Santo Tirso are the fires mobilizing the most resources.

Portugal Wildfires August 2026: Torre de Moncorvo, Arouca, Santo Tirso Updates - News and Statistics

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Nearly 500 personnel at fire in Bragança district with front of difficult access

The fire that broke out on Saturday in Torre de Moncorvo and spread to Carrazeda de Ansiães mobilised nearly 500 personnel tonight, who were fighting an active front of difficult access and were focused on protecting populations and infrastructure.

Wildfires: Arcos de Valdevez, Arouca, and Santo Tirso still have active fronts

The intensity of the flames required the repositioning of resources. The situation is less concerning in Ponte de Lima, where some fires have already entered the mop-up phase.

Wildfires: Nearly 500 personnel fighting flames in Torre de Moncorvo

Several wildfires in the North and Centre regions continue to cause concern and mobilise various resources on the ground. In the municipality of Monção, the fire that broke out in the parishes of Barrocas and Taias still had three active fronts at approximately 22:40.

Over 2,000 emergency personnel tackle wildfires still raging in Portugal

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This is the status report on the fires in Portugal. See the map

The fire in Torre de Moncorvo is the one mobilising the most resources, with over 400 personnel on the ground.

Torre de Moncorvo fire caused fear among the population and agricultural losses

Flames broke out on Saturday and spread to Carrazeda de Ansiães on Sunday.

There were 17 new fires tonight: firefighting becomes more difficult without aerial support

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.

Villages in Vila Flor confined overnight

Fires in Vila Flor forced a lockdown overnight in the village of Seixo de Manhoses.

More than 900 personnel deployed to the three most significant fires by early afternoon

The fires in question are in Torre de Moncorvo, Santo Tirso, and Arouca.

2 PM. Fire in Torre de Moncorvo with three active fronts

More than 400 personnel are on the ground, supported by 135 vehicles and 5 aircraft. Additionally, the trial opposing 29 US states against Meta begins today.

Fire was close to villages in Torre de Moncorvo and Carrazeda de Ansiães

The inhabitants of some villages in Torre de Moncorvo and Carrazeda de Ansiães have not yet been able to rest. The fire has been burning since Saturday.