The fire that broke out on Saturday in the municipality of Alentejo in Odemir and engulfed the municipalities of Monchique and Aljezur (Faro) is still mobilizing almost a thousand operators and six aircraft on the ground, although it has been under control since Wednesday.
According to information published on the National Emergency Management and Civil Protection (ANEPC) website, 989 people were on the ground at 10:20 am, supported by 335 vehicles and six aircraft.
The fire, thought to be under control at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, still has several troubling points, especially on the southern front, so firefighters must remain on site in the coming days, a civil protection source said at a briefing. ‘ held on Wednesday.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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