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Fire in Ponte de Lima reaches Viana do Castelo with three active fronts

A fire in Ponte de Lima has spread to Viana do Castelo, with three active fronts reported.

17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A fire in Ponte de Lima currently has three active fronts. The blaze, which started in Ponte de Lima, has spread to the Viana do Castelo region, according to information from RTP. The fire has been ongoing for about twelve hours and is still being fought by local authorities.

Firefighting teams are on the ground trying to control the situation, but challenges are increasing as the fire spreads to new areas. No details have been provided regarding property damage or evacuations at this time.

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