Dramatic Fire Engulfs Terrenho Village in Trancoso: Residents Evacuated as Flames Surround the Area
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Dramatic Fire Engulfs Terrenho Village in Trancoso: Residents Evacuated as Flames Surround the Area

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Summary:

  • Fire engulfs Terrenho village in Trancoso, forcing evacuations

  • Elderly residents moved to safety at the parish council building

  • One uninhabited house already destroyed by the flames

  • 583 operatives and multiple vehicles deployed to fight the fire

  • Strong winds complicate firefighting efforts, with the blaze still not under control

A severe fire has broken out in Terrenho, Trancoso, leading to the evacuation of residents as flames encircle the village. Elderly residents were safely relocated to the parish council building by authorities. The fire has already consumed one uninhabited house, with locals and GNR military personnel attempting to control the blaze before firefighters arrived.

The situation remains critical, with strong winds fueling the flames and making it difficult for 583 operatives, 194 vehicles, and seven aerial units to combat the fire effectively. A resident's refusal to leave their home near the fire highlights the desperation and danger faced by the community.

Key efforts are underway to protect the village and its inhabitants, but the fire's intensity and the challenging weather conditions pose significant hurdles to the emergency teams.

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