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1st Alert Dispatch — Lisbon, Cascais, São Domingos de Rana

Fogos.pt — Incêndios ativos3 September 2026 at 19:06

A 1st Alert Dispatch was issued for a wildfire in the Lisbon area, specifically in the areas of Cascais and São Domingos de Rana. The alert indicates a vegetation fire that requires immediate attention from emergency services.

To combat the fire, 3 personnel and 1 ground vehicle have been deployed. No aerial support has been requested for this incident. The fire is classified as "Mato" (scrubland/vegetation), which suggests it is a fire involving vegetation, possibly in a forested area or terrain with dry vegetation.

The 1st Alert Dispatch is a pre-positioning mechanism for resources that allows for a faster response when there is a high risk of fire or when an incident is still in its early stages. This information was shared through an emergency notification system in the Lisbon region.

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