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First Alert Dispatch — Leiria, Caldas da Rainha, Vidais

Fogos.pt — Incêndios ativos6 September 2026 at 07:36

A first alert dispatch was issued for a rural fire in the Vidais area, belonging to the municipality of Caldas da Rainha, in the district of Leiria. The alert was classified as vegetation-related, involving scrubland.

The authorities mobilized 10 operatives to the fire location. Two ground vehicles were deployed for the firefighting operations. No aerial resources were requested for this incident.

The dispatch indicates a first alert status, meaning it is a situation still in the initial response phase, with limited resources just beginning to combat the flames.

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