Severe weather news in Bragança, Portugal

Fire in Torre de Moncorvo spreads to Carrazeda de Ansiães on two fronts

Fire in Carrazeda de Ansiães mobilises more than 300 firefighters

Fire in northern Portugal is out of control

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Bragança, Guarda and Vila Real under yellow warning today due to hot weather

Fire in the municipality of Mirandela consumes 500 hectares of forest

The fire had two active fronts at one point, one of which was two kilometres long

Fires in Proença-a-Nova and Mirandela under control. Fire in Portel is the main concern

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.

Authorities are evaluating the timeline of the Carrazeda de Ansiães fire

More than 3,600 hectares were consumed by the flames.

Eleven municipalities at maximum risk of fire

More than 50 municipalities in mainland Portugal are also at high risk of rural fire, at least until Thursday. Maximum temperatures could reach 37ºC in Bragança.

Local population demands accountability for the fire in Carrazeda de Ansiães. Civil Protection to evaluate response to the blaze

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.

Villages in uproar after five-day fire; accuse authorities of “lack of coordination”

A group of citizens affected by the fire that for five days hit the municipalities of Carrazeda de Ansiães and Torre de Moncorvo – leaving a trail of, at least, The post Villages in uproar after five-day fire; accuse authorities of “lack of coordination” appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Torre de Moncorvo: Fire brought under control after four days

The fire that lasted for five days in Torre de Moncorvo has been brought under control.

2,000 hectares of land burned in Montesinho Park

The fire broke out on Saturday morning and was brought under control on Sunday. A 19-year-old firefighter remains hospitalised in Porto.

Fire burns 2,000 hectares of land in Torre de Moncorvo

The mayor of Torre de Moncorvo, José Meneses, estimated this Thursday, August 20, that the fire which broke out on Saturday in the municipality has consumed over 2,000 hectares, causing significant agricultural losses. The fire, which also spread to the neighboring municipality of Carrazeda de Ansiães, brought the total burnt area to over 3,000 hectares. Municipal teams are currently on the ground assessing the damage to agricultural land and cork oak groves. While the fire was brought under control on Wednesday night, emergency crews remain on-site for consolidation and mop-up operations. Meanwhile, several other major fires in the Northern region are in the resolution phase, and the IPMA has warned that seven municipalities remain at maximum risk of rural fire.

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: 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.

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.

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.