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Near a hundred operatives combat fire in Beja

CNN Portugal13 September 2026 at 09:45

Near a hundred operatives are fighting a fire in Beja. The flames have been difficult to control due to the conditions on the ground.

The firefighting efforts are being hindered by the difficult access to the location, according to the source from the Sub-regional Command of Emergency and Civil Protection of Baixo Alentejo.

The information about the number of operatives and the difficulties on the ground was confirmed by the same official source.

Why this matters

Readers in the Beja and Baixo Alentejo region face immediate safety and health risks associated with rural fires, especially during the most dangerous months. The difficulty accessing the location may prolong the fire and affect nearby homes or agricultural activities.

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