There was a vegetation fire in the Olival area, in the municipalities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. The alert was classified as First Alert Dispatch, indicating a situation that requires attention but has not yet reached serious proportions. The nature of the fire was identified as "Mato," referring to ground vegetation, undergrowth or shrubs. Five operatives and one ground unit were mobilized to fight the flames. No aerial means were dispatched for this incident. The First Alert Dispatch is an alert level used by emergency services to notify competent authorities about a situation that requires monitoring and coordinated response.
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First Alert Dispatch — Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Olival
Fogos.pt — Incêndios ativos28 August 2026 at 17:15




