The fire that broke out in August in the municipality of Arouca caused 1,454 hectares of damage, according to the final balance released by the Municipal Council after validation by the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF).
The fire reached a significant area of the municipality's territory, causing considerable environmental damage in the region.
Two firefighters were injured during the firefighting efforts and remain hospitalized today. One of the firefighters remains in a complex condition, which highlights the gravity of the situation faced by the operational teams on the ground.




