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Almost 100 operatives combat fire near estate where wedding with 200 people is taking place in Beja
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Almost 100 operatives combat fire near estate where wedding with 200 people is taking place in Beja

Correio da Manhã12 September 2026 at 22:24

Almost 100 operatives are fighting a forest fire near an estate in Beja, where a wedding with around 200 people is taking place. The fire is consuming montado and pasture area in a location known as Guarita Nova.

The flames represent a risky situation for the guests and for the celebration that is taking place. The authorities are working to ensure the safety of everyone present at the event.

The firefighting device includes ground and aerial means, mobilizing the almost 100 operatives to try to control the flames and prevent them from reaching the estate where the wedding is taking place.

Why this matters

The around 200 guests present at the wedding are at direct risk, with the situation possibly requiring an emergency evacuation. The fire also represents a significant threat to the property and to the montado ecosystem of the region. This is an incident that mobilizes substantial firefighting resources in the district of Beja, at a time when the fire risk in the Alentejo tends to be high.

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