Almost 50 operatives combat active wildfire in Tavira
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Almost 50 operatives combat active wildfire in Tavira

Sábado29 August 2026 at 08:54

Almost 50 operatives are fighting a wildfire in the parish of Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo, in the municipality of Tavira. The fire is currently active, meaning the flames have not yet been controlled by authorities.

The combat operations are underway on the ground, mobilizing available human and material resources to try to extinguish the flames. The parish of Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo is the area affected by this fire.

The article does not provide information about the cause of the fire, the area already burned, whether there were any injured or displaced people, or what additional resources may be being requested. The situation continues to be monitored by the competent authorities.

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