Francisca Laranjo, journalist from CM and CMTV, is in Alvito da Beira, in Proença-a-Nova, to cover a fire that broke out on Tuesday in the region. The reporter indicates that the flames are about one kilometre from a town, putting homes at risk. The situation is being closely monitored on the ground, with updates on the fire's proximity to residential areas. The fire is taking place in the middle of summer, during a period when Portugal frequently faces high-risk rural fire situations due to weather conditions.
Francisca Laranjo says flames consuming Proença-a-Nova are near homes
Correio da Manhã15 September 2026 at 15:56
Why this matters
Residents of Alvito da Beira and surroundings face immediate danger, as the fire is very close to homes. This fire occurs in a context of high fire risk in Portugal, where authorities and firefighting resources are frequently mobilised to protect people and property.
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