Fire in Ourém with an active front mobilizes more than 190 operatives

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The fire that broke out this afternoon in the parish of Matas and Cercal, in Ourém, has an active front and is mobilizing more than 190 operatives, a Civil Protection source told Lusa.

According to a source from the Médio Tejo Sub-Regional Emergency and Civil Protection Command, the fire is consuming an area of scrubland, which has a “peri-urban perimeter”, although “there is still no information about houses at risk”.

“The wind is hampering” operations on the ground, added the same source, noting that the fire has an active front.

Initially, this fire was attributed to the parish of Caranguejeira, in the municipality of Leiria.

However, this new outbreak of fire started at 15:30 in the village of Outeiro das Gameiras, in the municipality of Ourém, in the district of Santarém.

At 17:19, the website of the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority indicated that 192 operatives had been mobilized, supported by 50 vehicles and eight aircraft.

Iris Lavan
Iris Lavan
With a background as a consultant in the medical industry, Iris Lavan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Portugal Pulse. Iris also runs a company in Tel Aviv offering marketing, business development, content creation and public relations services. She holds a degree in economics and management, giving her a solid grounding in business strategy and financial planning. Iris' commitment to Portugal Pulse is reflected not only in her consulting career, but also in her impact on the Portugale media landscape in Israel. She was an interviewer for Hadshot Portugal חדשות פורטוגל, a media outlet that broadcasts news about Portugal in Hebrew, where she provided valuable information on current affairs, healthcare and the economy. Since July 2023, Iris has also been part of the Portugal Pulse team.

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