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First Alert Dispatch — Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco

Fogos.pt — Incêndios ativos4 September 2026 at 01:37

A first alert dispatch was issued in Castelo Branco, regarding a wildfire. The alert was registered in the area of Castelo Branco, in the district with the same name.

The authorities deployed response resources to combat the fire, mobilizing 17 operatives and 4 ground resources. No aerial resources were assigned for this incident.

The dispatch indicates this is a fire of urban or peri-urban nature, in a wildland area, which is still in the first alert phase, meaning the authorities are assessing the situation and the initial response.

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