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Portugal is grappling with a severe wildfire crisis fueled by extreme heat and multiple active fronts, leading to an extended state of alert while the country simultaneously deploys personnel to assist with firefighting efforts in Spain.
A fire in Oeiras has mobilised 43 personnel as the region remains under high alert, while other major fires in Vouzela are now contained but monitored for potential reignition.
Lamego City Council has closed the A24 motorway in both directions between the Valdigem and Lamego junctions (Viseu district) because of an imminent risk of a “large-scale” landslide. The stretch had earlier been shut north-to-south as a precaution; authorities say the full closure is intended to protect road users while geotechnical teams assess slope stability and remediation measures. The action will cause regional travel disruption and underscores the need for monitoring and preventive works on vulnerable road cuttings.
Man was arrested by the PJ after the minor reported the case at school.
The PJ explained that the fire consumed 1.5 hectares of brush, shrubs, and pine trees, and created a danger to nearby homes.
Man was arrested by the PJ after the minor reported the case at school.
The fire was confined to the garage where it started, but the smoke spread throughout the house, forcing a couple with two children to leave their home in the Viseu district for the time being. One vehicle was destroyed.
It involves a couple with two minor children.
Local authorities in the Viseu-Dão Lafões region are providing protective eyewear to ensure residents can safely view the upcoming solar eclipse.
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The Vouzela fire stands out as the only blaze that has burnt more than a thousand hectares. In 81% of fires, the burnt area did not reach one hectare.
The suspect was indicted for thefts in cemeteries, residences, establishments, and warehouses. Two house searches and one vehicle search were conducted, resulting in the seizure of stolen items.
The suspect was indicted for thefts in cemeteries, residences, establishments, and warehouses.
With more than 15,000 hectares destroyed, the fire, the largest of the year so far, caused two serious and six minor injuries.
Relative claims the 20-year relationship was marked by constant violence. The suspect allegedly slept with a knife under his pillow.
This opinion piece reflects the frustration of a community repeatedly devastated by wildfires. The author highlights the destruction of homes, livelihoods, and the unique Loendros Botanical Reserve in Campia. The text argues that while climate change exacerbates the situation, the focus must shift from merely fighting fires to structural prevention, including the professionalisation of firefighting, collective land management, and a move away from monoculture forestry towards more resilient, diverse landscapes.
A 46-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were arrested for starting fires to cause panic during local festivities. The fires were brought under control by locals and firefighters.
The suspects, the Judiciary Police state, “started the fires using a direct flame on spontaneous vegetation, with the intention of causing disturbance and panic among the population.”
The suspects allegedly started the fires using direct flame on spontaneous vegetation along road verges, presumably to facilitate a quicker escape.
The men “started the fires using direct flame on spontaneous vegetation formations along the side of the road.”
The woman is prohibited from contacting incendiary devices and must report to the GNR.
The mayor of Tondela, Carla Antunes Borges, stated to Lusa this Tuesday that there is a 'first, very preliminary estimate' of seven and a half million euros in damages due to the fire at the beginning of the month. 'We have a value calculated at 7.5 million euros, but it is a first, very preliminary estimate, until...'
The 'Investigação CM' programme was alongside residents who grabbed hoses and buckets of water to try to defend their homes, animals, and property.
A 47-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man died in a quad bike crash. An eight-year-old child was also seriously injured and was airlifted to Coimbra Hospital.
The crash occurred in Castro Daire shortly before 20:00 this Monday
An eight-year-old minor was airlifted to the Coimbra Pediatric Hospital.
The suspect used a lighter and a firelighter to start the fire. Locals detained her at the scene until the military police arrived. She will appear in court this Monday.
The suspect used a lighter and a firelighter to start the fire, which did not grow further due to the quick intervention of locals and military personnel.
The suspect used a lighter and a firelighter to start the blaze.
First part of the 'Investigação CM' from this Sunday, July 12, 2026.
