A forest fire broke out in Proença-a-Nova, keeping a "quite active" front that has resisted firefighting efforts. The heat wave affecting the region has made aerial and ground drops "extremely ineffective" in fighting the flames.
High temperatures combined with crosswinds have been significantly hindering firefighting operations. The opportunity window that arose during Monday night produced few practical results in controlling the fire.
Commander Jorge Mendes provided an update on the fire's evolution, identifying adverse weather conditions as the main operational challenge on the ground.
