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Fire in truck mobilizes firefighters on IC6 in Penacova
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Fire in truck mobilizes firefighters on IC6 in Penacova

SAPO Notícias14 September 2026 at 13:10

A fire in a TIR truck occurred this Monday on the IC6, in the area of the São Pedro de Alva exit, in the municipality of Penacova. The alert for this road fire was given at 12:31, mobilizing emergency resources to the scene.

On site are two firefighting vehicles with six firefighters, who are fighting the flames in the heavy vehicle. Firefighters are working to control the situation and extinguish the fire in the truck.

As of the time of publication of the news, no further information about the incident is known, namely the cause of the fire or possible impacts on traffic on the IC6 road.

Why this matters

Readers in the Penacova region and those traveling on the IC6 may face delays or detours due to this occurrence. A fire in a heavy truck on this road may pose risks to local traffic and road users, and it is important to follow the evolution of the situation.

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