A First Alert was activated for the municipalities of Setúbal, Grândola and Santa Margarida da Serra. This emergency alert indicates a situation that requires an immediate response from civil protection authorities.
The nature of the incident was classified as Vegetation, being a fire in an area of vegetation or scrubland. This type of occurrence is common in the region during the warmer months of the year.
To combat the fire, 49 personnel were mobilized, supported by 12 ground vehicles and 1 aerial asset. The combination of ground and aerial forces allows for a more effective attack on the fire, with aerial assets providing support in controlling flames in hard-to-reach areas.
