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On Course — Lisbon, Odivelas, Pontinha

Fogos.pt — Incêndios ativos12 September 2026 at 19:02

A vegetation fire is occurring in Odivelas and Pontinha, municipalities belonging to the Lisbon district. The alert was given and the fire is ongoing, meaning it is still without control.

The nature of the fire is classified as "Brush/Vegetation," indicating that it is a fire affecting ground cover, shrubs, or brush.

The firefighting resources are unconfirmed, meaning that information about the number of vehicles, firefighters, or other intervention forces involved in the response has not yet been released.

Why this matters

Residents of the areas of Lisbon, Odivelas and Pontinha should be attentive to the evolution of this brush fire, which may pose risks to local safety and require evacuations. The ongoing situation indicates that there is still no control over the fire, so the population should follow information from the authorities.

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