A First Alert Dispatch was issued for rural fire occurrences in the municipalities of Castelo Branco, Fundão, Vale de Prazeres and Mata da Rainha. The alert indicates a situation of forest or vegetation that requires special attention from civil protection authorities.
The firefighting operation mobilizes 50 personnel on the ground, supported by 12 ground resources, which include firefighting vehicles and logistical support vehicles. In addition to ground resources, 2 aerial resources have been deployed to support the fire suppression operations.
This type of dispatch is issued when meteorological conditions or the fire hazard level justify it, allowing for a rapid and coordinated mobilization of available resources to prevent the spread of fire and minimize damage.




