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More than 110 operatives and two aerial resources combat fire in Arganil
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More than 110 operatives and two aerial resources combat fire in Arganil

Correio da Manhã12 September 2026 at 19:38

More than 110 operatives are combatting a wildfire that broke out in the locality of Relvinha, in the municipality of Arganil. The flames have also required the reinforcement of two aerial resources to support the ground operations.

The firefighting operation has aerial support to try to control the spread of the fire, which is affecting the rural area of the region.

Local authorities are mobilized to respond to the emergency, with operatives distributed across the terrain for direct combat against the fire.

The fire in Relvinha represents another outbreak of fire during the highest risk season for wildfires in Portugal, requiring a coordinated response between the available ground and aerial resources.

Why this matters

Readers in the Arganil and Coimbra region face potential security and evacuation risks due to the fire. The mobilization of significant resources indicates the severity of the situation, which may directly affect local communities, agricultural activities and air quality in the area. This fire occurs in the context of the seasonal wildfire challenges that Portugal regularly faces.

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