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Fires: About 60 municipalities in 10 districts at maximum danger

TV RECORD EUROPA15 September 2026 at 10:09

About 60 municipalities distributed across 10 districts of mainland Portugal are today at maximum fire danger. This situation coincides with a day characterized by high temperatures, which aggravates the risk of fire spread.

The maximum danger warning covers a vast area of Portuguese territory, affecting dozens of municipalities. Meteorological and civil protection authorities warn about the adverse conditions that favor the occurrence and intensification of fires.

The information was made available on the TV RECORD website, which continues to monitor the evolution of the situation throughout the country.

Why this matters

Readers in mainland Portugal face weather conditions that significantly increase the risk of fires, with almost 60 municipalities at maximum danger. This situation directly affects the population of the covered regions, who should adopt prevention measures and avoid risky behaviors that could cause fires. The alert comes at a time of high temperatures, following recent weather trends in the country.

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