Firefighters control fire in Mesão Frio.
A large fire burned in Mesão Frio, Portugal. Firefighters and aircraft are battling the blaze. The Proteção Civil says the fire is largely under control.
The fire started in Mesão Frio and spread to nearby municipalities. One hundred forty firefighters and eleven aircraft are working to put out the fire. Other fires were burning in Valpaços, Vinhais, Mirandela, Macedo de Cavaleiros, and across Portugal. The cause of the Mesão Frio fire is being investigated. Damage from the fires is being assessed.
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Highlights
Large Fire in Portugal
A large fire spread across several Portuguese municipalities, including Valpaços.
Proteção Civil Control
The Proteção Civil has declared the Valpaços fire largely under control.
Mesão Frio Fire
A large fire broke out in Mesão Frio, Portugal.
Significant Firefighting Response
140 firefighters and 11 aircraft fought the Mesão Frio fire.
Only Active Wildfire
The Mesão Frio fire is the only active wildfire in Portugal.