The burned area in 2026 in Portugal is the fifth highest of the decade, according to the data mentioned in the article. This position highlights the severity of the fire situation in the country during this period.
Approximately one third of the fires recorded and investigated this year were caused by burning and controlled burns. These controlled fire practices thus represent one of the main origins of the fires registered.
Arson emerges as the second most frequent cause of fires, right after burning and controlled burns. This information indicates that intentional human action continues to be a significant factor in the fire problem in Portugal.
The article focuses essentially on the statistical analysis of the causes of fires in 2026, without providing further details on specific locations, total number of fires, or total burned area.
