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Fire in Santo Tirso mobilizes over 280 operatives

A fire in Santo Tirso, in the Água Longa area, has two active fronts and has led to the evacuation of the Vale do Pisão.

23 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A forest fire in the Água Longa area of Santo Tirso is currently mobilizing over 280 operatives. According to the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC), 87 vehicles are on site in a coordinated effort to combat the flames.

Since 3:08 PM, five aerial units have been deployed to fight the fire, which has two active fronts. The operations are aimed at protecting surrounding areas and mitigating risks associated with the fire.

National Road 105 has been closed, and the Vale do Pisão neighborhood has been evacuated as a precaution. So far, Civil Protection has not reported any injuries or threatened homes, but the situation continues to be monitored.

According to RTP, the fire has approached the Vilar de Luz Aerodrome. However, there is no indication that other infrastructures are at direct risk at this moment.

The evolution of the fire is being followed by various media outlets, with some reporting that it has already mobilized over 260 operatives. The exact number of operatives has varied between sources, with some citing figures between 224 and 280 operatives involved in the operations.

ANEPC continues to believe that the situation is dynamic and is being rapidly assessed. National Road 105 was recently reopened, but the response to the fire will continue until the situation is completely under control.

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