Over 800 operatives were combatting two rural fires in the municipality of Proença-a-Nova, in the district of Castelo Branco. At 07:30 on Tuesday morning, the two fires remained active during the morning.
The fires were ongoing throughout the night and Tuesday morning, requiring a significant human and logistical effort to try to control the flames in the region.
The operatives involved in combatting the two fires exceeded 800, a significant number that demonstrates the scale and severity of the situation on the ground.
The district of Castelo Branco has historically been affected by rural fires, especially during the summer months, when hot and dry conditions favor the spread of flames.
