Fire that started in Arouca burned 14 hectares in São Pedro do Sul

Diário de Viseu1 September 2026 at 19:30

A wildfire broke out in the municipality of Arouca on August 17 and spread to the neighboring territory of São Pedro do Sul. The fire consumed an area of 14 hectares composed of forest and scrubland. Local authorities monitored the situation, but the article does not provide information about causes, possible suspects, or firefighting actions. The fire occurred during the summer period, when Portugal frequently faces high risks of rural fires.

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