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PROENÇA-A-NOVA: Two forest fires mobilize hundreds of responders
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PROENÇA-A-NOVA: Two forest fires mobilize hundreds of responders

SAPO15 September 2026 at 15:27

Two forest fires broke out this Monday, September 14, in the municipality of Proença-a-Nova, district of Castelo Branco. One of the fires is already in the resolution phase, while the other remains active and has already consumed an area close to one thousand hectares.

One of the fires started in the Atalaia area at 7:26 PM on Monday. The firefighting response deployed hundreds of responders on the ground, involving land and aerial resources to try to control the flames.

The situation remains under evolution and authorities continue to monitor the affected area. As of the time of this report, no information has been released regarding potential casualties or destroyed homes.

Why this matters

Readers in the Castelo Branco region face immediate safety risks due to the two active fires, with hundreds of responders already mobilized. The fire that has already consumed approximately one thousand hectares represents a significant threat to the forest, properties, and local communities. This event occurs within the context of Portugal's fire season, when such occurrences are particularly frequent and dangerous.

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