Fires: Over 100 operatives fight flames in scrubland and pine forest area in Estremoz
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Fires: Over 100 operatives fight flames in scrubland and pine forest area in Estremoz

SAPO Notícias5 September 2026 at 21:25

Over 100 operatives are fighting a fire in an area of pine trees and scrubland in Serra d'Ossa, in Estremoz, in the district of Évora. The information was confirmed to the Portuguese news agency by a Civil Protection source.

The fire broke out in Serra d'Ossa, an area characterized by dense vegetation, including pine forests and dry scrubland. The authorities are mobilizing significant resources to try to control the flames that have been spreading rapidly in the region.

The Civil Protection source indicated the number of operatives involved in fighting the flames, highlighting the scale of human and material resources being used in this firefighting operation.

The district of Évora has been particularly vulnerable to forest fires, especially during the summer months, when hot and dry conditions favor the spread of fires in vegetated areas such as Serra d'Ossa.

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