Fire in Sabrosa was subdued, firefighters dominate one of the three active fronts in Sabugal – Actualidade

“The fire has two active fronts. An [terceira] it has already been dominated, ”said the same source to the Lusa agency.

Speaking to Lusa at 10:40 pm, the vice-president of Câmara do Sabugal, in the district of Guarda, Vítor Proença, said that “a calmer phase” is going through, with the wind slowing down and the air temperature rising. download.

“What concerns us are the isolated dwellings. There are many isolated farms on site, with difficult access. The terrain is very steep ”, explained the mayor who also has the Civil Protection portfolio.

However, because the conditions are being favorable, Vítor Proença said he hoped that “within a few hours things will be resolved”.

According to the website of the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC), around 22:45 there were 287 operational personnel, supported by 84 vehicles.

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The fire that broke out this afternoon in Roalde, Sabrosa, in the district of Vila Real, was said to have been dominated by 22:45, the commander of local firefighters, José Barros, told Lusa.

The commander said that aftermath and fire consolidation maneuvers are being carried out, which started at 15:37 and burned an area of ​​pine and bush.

The work will last throughout the night and, according to the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC), 155 operations and 45 vehicles remain in this theater.

Two track machines were also mobilized for the terrain.

The strong wind that was felt during the afternoon hampered the actions of the operational on the ground.

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