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Fire in Proença-a-Nova rages with intensity
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Fire in Proença-a-Nova rages with intensity

dnoticias.pt14 September 2026 at 20:19

A wildfire broke out today at 4:05 PM in Alvito da Beira, in the municipality of Proença-a-Nova, in the Beira Baixa region. The fire started in a forested area and is raging with great intensity, according to a source from the Sub-regional Command for Emergency and Civil Protection of Beira Baixa.

By 8:00 PM, the fire was mobilizing 404 operatives, supported by 122 ground vehicles and one aerial unit, according to Civil Protection. Authorities continue to work on combating the flames.

The fire originated near Alvito da Beira, in an area characterized by dense forest vegetation, which has hindered containment operations. The causes of the fire have not yet been released.

Why this matters

Residents in the Proença-a-Nova area face immediate risk of uncontrolled fire in a forested area. The firefighting deployment involves hundreds of operatives and heavy equipment, signaling the severity of the situation. This fire follows a period of weather conditions favorable to fire spread in Portugal.

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