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A fire that broke out on the Sameiro hill in Braga on Monday afternoon has been brought under control after four hours of firefighting efforts. Over 100 personnel, supported by two aircraft and 34 vehicles, were mobilized to combat the flames, which were intensified by strong winds and difficult terrain. No homes were reported to be at risk during the incident.
Around one hundred firefighters are currently battling a forest fire in Arões, located in the municipality of Vale de Cambra. The blaze, which has two active fronts, is being managed by the Sub-Regional Command for Emergency and Civil Protection (Comando Sub-Regional de Emergência e Proteção Civil).
More than 100 personnel and three aircraft are currently fighting a wildfire in the Pedra Bela area of the Peneda-Gerês National Park (Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês). Authorities from the Cávado Sub-regional Command for Emergency and Civil Protection (Comando Sub-regional de Emergência e Proteção Civil do Cávado) report that no homes are currently at risk. The fire broke out Saturday afternoon in the municipality of Terras de Bouro, involving multiple fire brigades and the GNR.
Update: Wildfire in Peneda-Gerês National Park brought under control
Emergency services have brought the fire in Terras de Bouro under control (dominado), with the status downgraded to the resolution phase (resolução) as of Sunday afternoon. While 81 personnel and 22 vehicles remain on-site for mop-up operations (rescaldo), the immediate threat to the national park has subsided. One aerial asset was used throughout the morning to douse remaining hotspots in difficult-to-access terrain.
The Peneda-Gerês National Park (Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês) is Portugal's only national park, covering over 70,000 hectares across the Viana do Castelo, Braga, and Vila Real districts. Established in 1971, it is known for its granite peaks, oak forests, and traditional stone villages like Lindoso and Soajo. For residents and visitors, it offers extensive hiking trails and protected habitats for wild Garrano horses and wolves.
A forest fire in Arões, Vale de Cambra, is currently being managed by approximately one hundred personnel, with authorities reporting that the blaze is yielding to firefighting efforts.
Over 100 firefighters and three aerial units are battling a wildfire in the Pedra Bela area of Peneda-Gerês National Park, with no residential areas currently reported to be at risk.
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The fire that has been burning in Serra do Caramulo since 6 am, specifically in the village of Corte, in the municipality of Tondela, is now in the resolution phase. Three aerial assets joined the effort to fight the flames.
The mayor of Tondela indicates that the wind is the greatest enemy for the emergency crews and reveals that the fire has two active fronts. Additionally, Duarte Cordeiro is out of the PS Political Commission.
The Mayor of Tondela reveals that the fire has two active fronts and that the wind is hindering operations. Carlos Antunes Borges indicates that aerial support has already been requested.
Strong winds in the area are hindering efforts to fight the flames. As of 8:10 am, 106 personnel were on site, supported by 32 vehicles.
Flames broke out in a rural area. The alert was given around 13:20.
The flames burned for over 15 hours before being brought under control. At one point, 130 personnel supported by five aerial assets were on site.
The fire broke out in Arões on Friday afternoon and did not put populations or homes at risk. Civil Protection confirms the mopping-up phase has been underway since 06:01.
The forest fire that broke out in the municipality of Vale de Cambra, Aveiro, has been in the mop-up phase since 06:01, a Civil Protection source told Lusa this Saturday.
The incident began around 15:40 on Friday.
The fire that broke out in Vale de Cambra has been brought under control after six hours of firefighting efforts.
The fire in Arões, Vale de Cambra, remains active with two fronts. More than 120 personnel and 40 vehicles are involved in the firefighting efforts. The fire began at 4 PM and mobilised 5 aerial units during the day.
The fire broke out in the town of Arões and currently has two active fronts. Additionally, Bolieiro wants to review the agreement with the USA regarding the Lajes Field base.
The fire has two active fronts and is being fought by 26 ground units and five aerial units.
The alert for the fire in the Eixo area was given around 11:30 am.
Resources remain on the ground for mop-up operations.
The fire broke out at 13:45 on Saturday in the parish of Vilar da Veiga
Resources remain on the ground for mop-up operations.
The fire broke out on Saturday in the parish of Vilar da Veiga and mobilised dozens of emergency personnel. The flames are burning in an area of difficult access.
