The fire, which broke out on Saturday evening in a bush area in Correllana, Ponte de Lima, is being extinguished.
Speaking to the Lusa news agency, Ponte de Lima fire commander Carlos Lima, who coordinates operations on the ground, explained that the fire started on Saturday evening with “several outbreaks” that then “all coalesced into a big fire.” “. , and now has “only one active source”.
“The fire originated from several sources. It started in the parish of Correllán, spread to Syra and also to the parish of Fasha,” the responsible person explained, adding that the fire is active “in the middle of the slope”, so the houses are not threatened.
By 14:53, 84 operators supported by 26 ground vehicles were extinguishing the fire. Two air assets were mobilized from Arcos de Valdeves.
The commander also added that at the moment “there is no wind, but there is relative humidity and drizzle is starting to be felt”, noting that changing weather conditions “may come to the rescue in the fight” against the fire, namely rain. .
There are fire stations in Ponte de Lima, Caminha, Ponte da Barca, Vila Praia de Ancora, Monsan, Ponte da Barca and Paredes de Cura.
According to the National Emergency Management and Civil Protection website, the fire alarm was raised at 9:17 p.m. on Saturday and battles continued throughout the night.
Author: morning Post This Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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