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Nearly 60 municipalities in the interior and Algarve at maximum risk of fire
Nearly 60 municipalities in the districts of Bragança, Guarda, Coimbra, Castelo Branco, Portalegre, Santarém, and Faro are at maximum risk of fire, according to IPMA.
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has warned that nearly 60 municipalities in the districts of Bragança, Guarda, Coimbra, Castelo Branco, Portalegre, Santarém, and Faro are at maximum fire risk this Friday.
In addition to the municipalities in the interior, the IPMA also indicated that there are six municipalities along the coast at elevated risk, located in the districts of Faro and Leiria.
The IPMA's warning comes in the context of weather conditions that favor the occurrence of wildfires, with high temperatures and low humidity.
The municipalities in question are facing an alert level that may have implications for forest management and the safety of local populations.
Civil protection services are monitoring the situation and preparing possible interventions to minimize fire risks.
It is advised that local populations maintain a high level of caution and avoid behaviors that could provoke fires.