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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.
Firefighting operations in Murça, Vila Real, are showing positive progress as crews work to contain two remaining active fronts of lower intensity, with no immediate threat to residential areas.
In the Trás-os-Montes wine region, grapes are being harvested with expectations of increased production and good quality. In the 304 hectares of vineyards in Valpaços, the recent fire has caused apprehension.
The fire, which started at 13:54, has two active fronts consuming a brush area. The fire does not currently threaten any homes.
The fire is at a very early stage and, so far, there are no reported injuries.
A wildfire that broke out on Friday in Vila Pouca de Aguiar, Vila Real district, remained active this morning, with around 200 emergency personnel tackling the flames. The fire started The post Wildfire remains active in Vila Pouca de Aguiar appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The wildfire in a scrubland area in the parish of Alfarela de Jales is mobilising 226 personnel, 62 ground vehicles, and six aircraft as of 18:20. The alert for the fire was raised three hours earlier.
So far, there are no settlements in danger.
The drop in temperature and the increase in humidity during the night are believed to have helped in fighting the flames.
Authorities received the alert at 15:00.
The fire broke out in an area of difficult access and had two active fronts as of 17:00 this Tuesday
