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Fire in Proença-a-Nova mobilizes more than 400 firefighters
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Fire in Proença-a-Nova mobilizes more than 400 firefighters

Expresso14 September 2026 at 18:58

A large-scale forest fire is raging in Proença-a-Nova. The flames are mobilizing more than 260 personnel on the ground to combat the fire.

Civil Protection assures that, for now, there are no homes at risk. Authorities are monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of the population.

Authorities continue to work on combating the fire, which has affected a vast area of forest in the region.

Why this matters

Residents of Proença-a-Nova and neighboring municipalities face potential evacuations and smoke exposure, depending on how the flames develop. The article documents an active emergency situation that requires ongoing monitoring by the local population.

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