Major Wildfire in Sabrosa Contained Amid High Fire Risk Across Portugal

Fire in Sabrosa Brought Under Control

The wildfire in Sabrosa, Vila Real, has been successfully dominated after it broke out on Sunday afternoon. This marks the third time this summer that flames have threatened the area. The fire was declared under control at 12:30 AM, joining other recent blazes in Pedrógão Grande and Arganil, which are also in the resolution phase.

High Fire Danger Across Multiple Regions

According to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), over 40 municipalities in the districts of Vila Real, Bragança, Viseu, Guarda, Castelo Branco, and Santarém are at maximum fire risk today. Despite this elevated danger, as of 6:30 AM, there were no significant active fires reported nationwide by the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection.

Ongoing State of Alert and Vigilance

A level four special state of readiness remains in effect for the entire country until Monday. Authorities will assess whether to maintain this maximum alert level or reduce it in some areas, as stated by the national commander. Ground surveillance continues to be a priority to prevent new outbreaks.

Suspected Arson and Operational Efforts

In Sabrosa, the local mayor suspects criminal involvement in the fire's origin. More than 300 operational personnel were deployed to combat the blaze. Embedded media includes a video and image from the incident:

Updates on Other Major Fires

• Arganil Fire: Twelve days after it started, this fire has entered the resolution phase. A related video and image are available:

• Pedrógão Grande Fire: Now under surveillance, this fire has reignited fears in a community still haunted by the 2017 wildfires that caused significant loss. Damage assessments are underway. Embedded content includes:

Populations in affected areas are tallying losses, with these fires being among the largest this season.