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Thirty municipalities in six districts at maximum fire danger

Now8 September 2026 at 09:13

Thirty municipalities in six districts of mainland Portugal present maximum fire danger, according to the information provided. This situation of extreme risk affects several regions of the country, requiring preventive measures and increased vigilance on the part of authorities and the population.

Rural fire danger will remain very high in some regions at least until the end of the week. This persistence of risk conditions is due to meteorological conditions favorable to the occurrence and spread of fires, including high temperatures and low humidity index.

The competent authorities recommend special caution during this period, avoiding activities that may cause ignitions and alerting to the importance of prevention. The situation requires continuous monitoring of the evolution of conditions on the ground.

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