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First Alert Dispatch — Porto, Marco de Canaveses, Avessadas E RosémPhoto by Randgruppe on Pexels
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First Alert Dispatch — Porto, Marco de Canaveses, Avessadas E Rosém

Fogos.pt — Incêndios ativos14 September 2026 at 20:29

A first alert dispatch was issued for a fire originating in scrubland, located in the area of Avessadas and Rosém, in the municipality of Marco de Canaveses, district of Porto.

The alert mobilized a total of 15 personnel to the scene of the incident, supported by 3 ground vehicles. No aerial resources were deployed for this intervention.

The fire is occurring in a vegetation context, having been classified as a scrubland fire, which generally involves areas of spontaneous vegetation or forest.

The competent authorities are acting on the ground to control the situation, with the first alert dispatch indicating the start of firefighting operations.

Why this matters

Residents of Marco de Canaveses are directly affected by this wildfire, which requires a significant response with 15 personnel on the ground. The mobilization of ground resources without aerial support may indicate a controllable situation, but one that nonetheless requires vigilance from the local population.

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