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First Alert Order — Santarém, Benavente, Samora Correia

Fogos.pt — Incêndios ativos9 September 2026 at 08:41

A first alert order was issued for the area of Santarém, Benavente, and Samora Correia. The alert refers to a burning situation, meaning a controlled burn or fire that requires the attention of civil protection authorities.

Combat resources were mobilized to the site, with 10 operatives and 2 ground vehicles. No aerial resources were requested for this occurrence. The order indicates an initial alert level, suggesting that the situation, although monitored, does not yet represent an extreme risk.

The affected area includes the municipalities of Benavente and Samora Correia, belonging to the district of Santarém. This region of Ribatejo is frequently subject to agricultural burns, especially during periods of greater dryness.

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