The fire that broke out on Saturday in a bushland area in Casais Monizes, in the municipality of Rio Maior, today entered the completion phase, after mobilizing more than 200 operations. The fire, which came to reactivate due to the strong wind, was fought by 201 firefighters and 63 ground vehicles.
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08/11/2026
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Lusa
O fire that broke out on Saturday in a forest area in Casais Monizes, in the municipality of Rio Maior, today entered the completion phase, after having mobilized more than 200 operational.
According to the page of the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC), by 17:20 the fire was in conclusion, still on site 31 operational, supported by 14 land means.
The fire broke out at 2:30 on Saturday and came to be fought today by 201 firefighters, supported by 63 ground vehicles and two air means, according to Lusa agency, at 10:25 today the commander Alberto Fernandes, of ANEPC
The fire washed in a bush area, without posing a risk to the population or housing.
This fire came to a close, but suffered a reactivation by 9:30 on Saturday, due to the strong wind that was felt in the region.
According to Alberto Fernandes, the work of firefighters was hampered by the strong wind and difficult access to the site.