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More than 160 firefighters and support personnel are actively battling a wildfire in the Vila Real district as emergency teams manage multiple fire incidents across the region.
The wildfire in Mesão Frio has been brought under control by 160 personnel, joining other fires across the country that have reached the resolution phase, while the major blaze in Valpaços remains under surveillance after causing significant destruction.
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 wildfire in Alijó has been reduced to a single active front with favorable progress, allowing for the reopening of the IC5 route as emergency crews continue their containment efforts.
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.
This is the second tick infestation recorded this month at the Vila Real Hospital.
The suspect was subject to a European Arrest Warrant.
In 2025, there was a domestic violence case between the couple, but the woman did not provide a statement and the case was archived.
Mining project in Boticas was approved by the Portuguese Environment Agency and first production is expected in 2028.
The mega-trial involves 59 defendants (40 individuals and 19 companies) and several crimes.
She is suspected of committing the crimes of making threats and possession of a prohibited weapon. She was arrested by the PSP.
The victim was reportedly working when he fell from a height of about four metres.
An operation launched this Tuesday morning brought together the Vila Real PSP, the Food and Economic Safety Authority (ASAE), and the Tax and Customs Authority (AT).
Suspects aged 46 and 54 caused an “aggravation of violent situations” against the victims.
The value of the items is around 40,000 euros
The operation, launched this Tuesday morning, brought together the Vila Real PSP, the Food and Economic Safety Authority (ASAE), and the Tax and Customs Authority (AT).
The fatal victim was riding the motorcycle, which reportedly struck the rear of the truck.
The fatal victim was riding the motorcycle, which reportedly struck the rear of the truck.
The current law for the programming of infrastructure and equipment for security forces and services ends in 2026.
The 45-year-old father is accused of three counts of attempted qualified homicide. The 22-year-old son is charged with one count of attempted qualified homicide.
Firefighters from Vidago, INEM, and the GNR, which took charge of the incident, were mobilised to the scene.
The defendants are suspected of firing several shots at four men, three of whom were admitted to the emergency department of a local hospital.
The causes of the accident will be investigated by the GNR.
The report was shared during the criminal investigation conference hosted by the Vila Real Command.
These are the most reported crimes in the district.
The fire broke out in a vacant house in the city centre of Vila Real in the early hours of this Thursday.
The fire broke out in a vacant house in the city centre of Vila Real in the early hours of this Thursday.
According to the Salto firefighters, the woman is unable to return by her own means
The alert was raised at 11:15 am for the Gerês National Park. In total, seven personnel and two vehicles were mobilised, including an off-road ambulance.
