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Recent analyses confirm that human-induced climate change has increased the likelihood of major wildfires in Spain by twentyfold, resulting in significant displacement and destruction.
Civil Protection has brought the wildfire in Rochoso, Guarda, under control after it consumed up to 5,000 hectares, though dozens of municipalities remain at maximum risk.
A major wildfire in Guarda remains uncontrolled with three active fronts, involving 350 personnel and resulting in five minor injuries among emergency responders, though no residential areas are currently threatened.
Mainland Portugal is currently under maximum or very high wildfire risk, prompting the deployment of over 1,500 emergency personnel and 30 aircraft to manage the critical situation across multiple districts.
The fire in Guarda is now under control, but the trail of destruction is significant. Now is the time to calculate the damage left by the fire.
The municipal councils of Almeida, Guarda and Pinhel are already assessing the damage caused by the fire that began on Monday in Rochoso (Guarda), which was brought under control today after spreading to neighbouring municipalities and destroying 5,000 hectares.
The area affected by the fire covers 4,000 hectares with a perimeter of 40 kilometres.
It was the one that most concerned authorities on Tuesday and has been contained, with only one active fire remaining. However, eight districts remain at maximum fire risk. The A25 and EN16 have been reopened.
The fire in Valpaços forced the closure of the National Road 213 and is the only active blaze early this Wednesday morning, following the extinguishing of the fire in Guarda overnight. In Guarda, more than four thousand hectares burned across four municipalities.
Locals point to a lack of resources in a fire involving nearly 500 firefighters and 11 aerial assets.
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A wildfire is currently burning in Almeida; authorities report that no residential areas are threatened and they remain optimistic about containing the fire during the night.
Following progress in fighting the fire in Guarda, the A25 motorway has been reopened and the National Road 26 is about to reopen. Additionally, the IL has requested an audience with the President of the Republic.
The fire that began on Monday in the municipality of Guarda, and has already reached the neighbouring municipalities of Almeida, Pinhel and Sabugal, remained out of control at the end of the day and is worrying the mayors.
The president of the Union of Parishes of Amoreira, Parada, and Cabreira described the situation as “very serious” to Rádio Observador. Additionally, the Liberal Initiative (IL) has requested an audience with the President of the Republic.
There are now more than 600 personnel on the ground, and the flames have reached the vicinity of some houses. The A25 motorway and the National 16 road have been closed. The fire began yesterday afternoon and reached the Pinhel municipality today.
The flames reached near some houses. The A25 motorway and the National 16 road were closed.
A motorway is closed and the outlook for the coming hours is not encouraging. The fire has already reached four municipalities and continues to advance
The fire in Guarda is the one mobilizing the most personnel, with over 600 firefighters on the ground. The flames forced the closure of the A25 and EN16.
Commander Paulo Santos, a commentator for CNN Portugal, advises the population near the fire fronts in Guarda to take self-protection measures, as 'at this time of day, the possibility of success is very low'.
The fire that began on Monday in the municipality of Guarda and has spread to the neighbouring municipalities of Almeida, Pinhel and Sabugal remains out of control, causing significant concern among local officials. Strong winds and low humidity are hampering firefighting efforts, with several fronts still active. While no homes are currently at risk in Pinhel, the situation is described as critical by the mayor of Guarda, Sérgio Costa, who questioned the effectiveness of the response. In Almeida, some preventive evacuations have taken place, and several roads, including the A25 motorway, remain closed to traffic.
In Almeida, in Guarda, the fire “has already gone beyond the village of Freixo”, but the flames left behind are now “calmer”. CNN Portugal reporter Andreia Marques provides the latest developments from the scene.
The largest active fire in the country continues to burn in the Guarda district, where more than 450 personnel are trying to stop a front advancing towards Pínzio, in the municipality of Pinhel. The flames have already forced the closure of the A25 and EN16 roads and have spread to several municipalities in the region.
On a different front of the fire that continues to spread in Guarda, the breeze has fanned the flames and residents are criticising the lack of coordination on the ground.
The fire is relentless in Pinhel, in Guarda, an area where around 400 personnel are fighting the flames. From the A25, now closed due to the approaching fire, CNN Portugal reporter Francisca Genésio provides an update, confirming that the fire remains “very erratic”.
This fire in Guarda has had three active fronts since early this morning. The most active one is moving towards the village of Cabreira. Additionally, the fire in Cinfães is now being resolved.
Tânia Laranjo is on the scene this Tuesday, alongside locals who are trying to prevent the flames from reaching their homes.
Even with 400 firefighters and 12 aircraft, the fire in Guarda is still burning. It reached a point of having two active fronts.
The progression of the flames forced the closure of the roads
Flames that broke out in the Guarda district were close to homes this Monday.
