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Three firefighters injured in Arouca are in critical condition

Three of the four firefighters injured during a fire in Arouca are in critical condition at the Hospital de Santa Maria da Feira, with one at risk of death.

22 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In the early hours of Wednesday, a fire in Arouca consumed 1,300 hectares of forest, resulting in serious injuries to four firefighters who were responding to the blaze.

According to information from the Hospital de Santa Maria da Feira, three of the injured firefighters are in critical condition and continue to receive intensive medical care.

One of the four firefighters is undergoing surgical treatment, and the hospital unit reported that his prognosis is very reserved, indicating a risk to life.

The circumstances that led to the fire are still being investigated by the relevant authorities, who are conducting thorough examinations to determine the cause of the flames.

In addition to the injured, the firefighting operation mobilized several teams of firefighters and additional resources to prevent the fire from spreading to residential or ecologically sensitive areas.

So far, the region continues to be monitored to prevent new outbreaks of fire, considering the rising temperatures and climatic conditions that favor the spread of fires.

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