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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.
The fire that broke out on Tuesday also reached the municipalities of Mirandela and Vinhais.
Several animals died in the fire in Chaves and warehouses were consumed by the flames.
The fire in the Chaves region is nearing containment.
In the municipality of Chaves, the situation regarding the fire in Pastoria shows some improvements after a critical afternoon, but continues to require close attention from teams on the ground.
Due to the intensity of the fire, an elderly bedridden person was removed from their home, but only as a precaution.
Benfica has thus qualified for the third qualifying round of the Europa League. Additionally, thousands of people arrived in Ceuta today by swimming from Morocco. At least 18 have died.
Flames caused damage to at least 21 houses, an agricultural warehouse and two industrial facilities, and left five people injured.
The fire remains uncontrolled, with 831 personnel on site, supported by 274 vehicles and eight aerial assets. Additionally, the Government confirms the postponement of the start of the secondary school academic year.
Flames have already caused damage to 21 houses and left five people injured
A CMTV team shows the scene of destruction in an area near Bouças and Vale de Gouvinhas, locations affected by the fire in Valpaços. There are reports of three firefighters, one GNR soldier, and one civilian injured.
According to Civil Protection, five people have been reported injured, including three firefighters, a member of the GNR and a civilian as the fire that broke out in Valpaços on The post Fire in Valpaços: at least six permanent homes, plus several vacant properties engulfed by flames appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The fire remains active. The blaze broke out on Tuesday in a scrubland area in the town of Ervões and has already reached the Mirandela municipality.
New wave in response to thwarted Iranian attacks against US military bases in the Middle East. Also in this edition, the Valpaços fire has already left three people homeless in Cabeço.
A fire in Valpaços resulted in damage to at least 21 homes, according to reports from the last two hours.
The mayor of the capital confirms bombings and asks the population to remain in shelters. Also in this news bulletin, Luís Neves breaks his silence regarding his terms at the national leadership of the PJ.
The fire reported in the Valpaços region is still burning as of 1:00 AM.
Three primary residences were hit by the flames in Gorgoço and two others in Santa Velha. Several secondary homes were also affected. Additionally, the US confirms new attacks against Iran.
Trump keeps his promise: The US attacks Iranian positions in the Middle East, reports the Axios portal. Also, in Valpaços, the fire has already reached eight primary or secondary homes and left five people injured.
Home News Approximately 80% of the Valpaços fire perimeter in Portugal is under control Approximately 80% of the Valpaços fire perimeter in Portugal is under control The fire, which started on 28 July in Valpaços and spread to the municipality of Mirandela, has 80% of its perimeter under control,
Russia attacked the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kryvyi Rih tonight. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is seeking an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea.
The fire spread to the localities of Vilarandelo, Cabeço, Santa Velha, and Barreiros. Civil Protection admits that the coming hours will be difficult due to the intensity of the flames.
This fire is the only one active as of 07:00, according to data from the ANEPC.
Bombings targeted logistics facilities and weapons depots of armed groups supported by Iran. Additionally, the fire in Valpaços has not yet given any respite.
Update on the wildfire in Valpaços, noting a reduction in the number of active fronts.
National Road 213 is closed due to the fire that broke out this Tuesday
Authorities received the alert at 15:00.
Authorities received the alert at 15:00.
The detainee caused the fire while trying to create a path to access the river where he used to fish more easily. The fire consumed an area of approximately 0.03 hectares.
