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Fire in Castro Daire brought under control by Civil Protection

A fire that started on Sunday night in Castro Daire is now under control, according to Civil Protection.

21 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The fire that broke out on Sunday night in the municipality of Castro Daire, in the district of Viseu, was reported as controlled shortly before 5:00 AM on Monday, according to Civil Protection. The situation was communicated via an official source, which highlighted that firefighting operations were successful.

Firefighting teams worked throughout the night to control the flames. The cause of the fire has not yet been specified in official communications.

In addition to the fire in Castro Daire, Civil Protection also warned of the possibility of other risks in different areas of the country. The alert includes more than 60 municipalities that are at high risk of fire due to adverse weather conditions, such as strong winds and high temperatures.

The National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) warned that these factors could contribute to insufficient nighttime recovery, increasing the risk of fires until the end of next week.

Authorities recommend that the public remain alert to information disseminated by official channels and follow instructions given during alert periods. No significant damage or evacuations related to the fire in Castro Daire have been reported so far.

This fire in Castro Daire represents an incident within a broader context of fire safety alerts in various regions of Portugal, where weather conditions have been unfavorable. Civil Protection continues to assess the situation and prepare responses to new incidents.

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