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1st Alert Dispatch — Santarém, Abrantes, Tramagal

Fogos.pt — Incêndios ativos15 September 2026 at 18:54

A 1st Alert dispatch was issued for the localities of Santarém, Abrantes, and Tramagal. The alert refers to a scrubland fire in the region.

The authorities mobilized firefighting resources for the occurrence. A total of 64 operatives were deployed for intervention actions on the ground.

Regarding ground resources, 13 ground vehicles were sent to the fire location. Additionally, 2 aerial assets were activated to support the combat operations.

Why this matters

This information is relevant for residents of the affected areas, who can expect a significant presence of emergency services and possible access restrictions to zones near the fire. The mobilization of aerial assets indicates a fire of considerable dimensions.

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