A first alert dispatch was issued for a rural fire in the area of Monte do Trigo, in the municipality of Portel, district of Évora. The fire originated in vegetation (scrubland) and mobilized combat resources to the affected area.
On the ground, 28 operatives and 6 ground vehicles were deployed to fight the flames. No aerial resources were requested for this incident. The dispatch indicates that the situation was in a first alert phase, which suggests that the fire was still developing or had potential for worsening.
