The District Command for Relief Operations of Leiria issued a First Alert Dispatch for a wildfire in the Landal area, in the municipalities of Leiria and Caldas da Rainha. The alert was activated in response to a fire that broke out in woody vegetation in the region.
The authorities mobilized 17 operatives and 4 ground vehicles to combat the fire. No air assets were deployed for this incident, indicating that the situation has not yet required this type of reinforcement.
The First Alert Dispatch represents a first level of response that allows the initial mobilization of resources to address an occurrence that requires intervention from firefighting forces. This type of dispatch aims for a rapid and coordinated response.
The operations are taking place in the territory between Leiria and Caldas da Rainha, an area in the Leiria district frequently affected by rural fires, especially during the months of highest fire risk.
