The Republican National Guard issued an alert regarding the danger of rural fires in the coming days. The main concern is related to the high expected temperatures, which should exceed 35 degrees Celsius.
The military authorities recall that more than half of rural fires originate from human negligence, emphasizing the importance of prevention by the population.
The GNR calls for vigilance and the adoption of responsible behavior by all citizens during this period of high fire risk.
The Portuguese population, especially those living in rural areas or near forest areas, faces an increased risk of fires in the coming days. This alert follows the forecast of a heat wave and serves as a warning for the adoption of preventive behaviors, given that human negligence is the main cause of rural fires.
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