Fire breaks out at 'pellets' factory in Alcácer do Sal

SIC Notícias1 September 2026 at 09:48

A fire broke out at a pellets factory in Alcácer do Sal. The incident did not result in any victims, according to available information.

The firefighting efforts mobilized 31 operatives and 11 fire vehicles. The forces involved included firefighters from four different brigades, as well as GNR personnel.

The fire occurred during peak fire season, in a context of high risk of forest fires in Portugal. The causes of the fire have not yet been released.

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Fire breaks out at 'pellets' factory in Alcácer do Sal

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