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Proença-a-Nova fires: Atalaia in resolution phase, fire in Alvito da Beira continues to cause concern
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Proença-a-Nova fires: Atalaia in resolution phase, fire in Alvito da Beira continues to cause concern

SIC Notícias15 September 2026 at 20:19

Hundreds of firefighters continue to be concentrated on the two fires affecting the municipality of Proença-a-Nova. The authorities continue to work on the ground to combat the flames.

The fire in Atalaia entered a resolution phase early in the afternoon, which represents relief for the authorities. However, the situation is not yet completely controlled.

The fire in Alvito da Beira remains active and continues to cause concern among the firefighters. This fire remains the main priority of the firefighting authorities.

The authorities do not yet indicate when they may consider the fires completely extinguished or controlled.

Why this matters

The inhabitants of Proença-a-Nova and surroundings face immediate risk, given that one of the fires is still active. The mobilization of hundreds of firefighters affects local emergency resources and the population remains on alert while the situation in Alvito da Beira is not controlled.

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