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Abrantes: 40 firefighters combat blaze at scrap yard

Firefighters have been battling a fire at a scrap yard in Alferrarede, Abrantes, since 6:11 AM.

24 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A fire broke out on Monday at a scrap yard located in Alferrarede, in the municipality of Abrantes. The alert for the incident was received by the firefighters at 6:11 AM.

Around 40 personnel are on-site working to control the flames. No injuries have been reported to date, according to available information.

Emergency services are managing the situation, and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Operations are ongoing to ensure the area’s safety.

This incident has mobilized a significant amount of human resources and equipment from local firefighters, who are working to extinguish the fire as quickly as possible.

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