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Eleven municipalities at extreme risk of wildfire

With temperatures rising to 43 degrees, eleven municipalities are at an extreme risk of rural fire.

Eleven municipalities at extreme risk of wildfire
Photo: GualdimG · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Eleven municipalities located in the districts of Guarda, Santarém, Portalegre, and Faro are facing an extreme risk of rural fire. This alert comes on a day when temperatures approach 43 degrees Celsius, particularly affecting the areas of Setúbal and Évora.

According to information from Observador, the affected municipalities are under special surveillance due to the rising temperatures and climatic conditions that favor the spread of fires.

Archive photo: Eleven municipalities at extreme risk of wildfire
Archive photoPhoto: Portuguese_eyes · Flickr · BY-SA

Authorities emphasize the importance of taking extra precautions, not only by institutions but also by the general public, to minimize the risks associated with wildfires.

In this context, it is essential for the community to remain vigilant and follow the safety guidelines issued by civil protection services.