More than 200 operations fight fire in Rio Maior with air support

Mais 200 operatives fight a fire that broke out on Saturday afternoon in a zone of mato in Casais Monizes, in the municipality of Rio Maior, with the works to be hindered by the strong wind and access to the site.

In statements to the agency Lusa, the commander Alberto Fernandes of the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC), indicated that by 10:25, the fire was being fought by 201 firefighters, supported by 63 ground vehicles and two airfields.

According to the same source, the fire is burning in a forest area, without posing any risk to the population or dwellings.

The fire broke out at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, it came to completion, but around 9:30 p.m. there was a reactivation, due to the strong wind in that region.

According to the commander, it is precisely the strong wind and the difficult access to the site that are making it difficult for firefighters to fight the flames.