Evening developments provided by Luís Antunes indicated a calmer situation on the ground due to a slowdown in the wind. However, vigilance remains crucial with many potential escalation points despite the calmer wind conditions, stated the municipal leader.
Luís Antunes highlighted the fire’s wide and scattered area, causing several points of concern.
He emphasized ongoing challenges in the São João valley and the Mata do Sobral region.
The mayor predicted another night of apprehension due to expected changes in wind conditions.
The National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection’s website reported at 9:40 PM that the Lousã mountain fire was being fought by 355 firefighters supported by 110 vehicles.
The fire, active since Thursday in Lousã, has moved into the Góis municipality, threatening shale villages on the mountain’s southwest slope.
The alert status was extended until Sunday, as announced by Minister of Internal Administration, Maria Lúcia Amaral, after a visit to the ANEPC.
Faced with continuous intense heat over the past 22 days, with no signs of easing, the government extended the alert status once more until Sunday, confirmed the minister to the press.
Maria Lúcia Amaral emphasized that all restrictions and prohibitions from the heightened fire risk alert remain in place.
