Fire in vegetation puts IC1 under traffic cut in Santiago do Cacém
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Fire in vegetation puts IC1 under traffic cut in Santiago do Cacém

SAPO Notícias31 August 2026 at 18:26

A bush fire broke out in Santiago do Cacém, restricting traffic on the IC1 road. The fire mobilized a significant firefighting force, consisting of 85 operatives, 26 ground units and four aerial units.

The fire entered resolution phase at 6:01 PM, indicating that authorities managed to control the situation. The causes of the fire have not yet been specified in the article.

The firefighting effort included ground and aerial units to combat the flames in the Santiago do Cacém area. The resolution of the fire allowed for the restoration of normal conditions on the IC1 road.

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