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Around 60 municipalities from 10 districts at maximum fire danger
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Around 60 municipalities from 10 districts at maximum fire danger

Correio da Manhã15 September 2026 at 07:37

Around 60 municipalities from 10 districts of mainland Portugal are at maximum fire danger. This information was released by the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection.

The rural fire danger will remain very high in some regions at least until Sunday. The meteorological conditions contribute to the worsening of the risk.

Authorities recommend increased caution to the population, avoiding risky behaviors that may cause ignitions. The proximity of the critical fire period requires permanent vigilance.

Why this matters

Readers in these regions face immediate risk of rural fires that can threaten homes, agricultural land and lives. Around 60 municipalities are at maximum danger, which implies restrictions on activities such as controlled burns and bonfires, in addition to a higher likelihood of accidental or intentional ignitions spreading rapidly.

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