“The fire is in an area of brush and agricultural land, with no houses in danger, but it is on a slope and difficult to access,” explained the commander.
José Barros noted that the wind and heat in the region contributed to the reignition.
According to the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection, by 15:27, there were 122 operatives combating the flames, supported by 30 vehicles and six aerial resources.
The fire ignited at 13:30 on Wednesday, near the road and a pine area of Feitais, then moved down to Souto Maior, where it posed a risk to homes.
On Thursday night, the Douro sub-regional commander stated that the operatives mobilized for the Sabrosa fire managed to respond to the reignitions that occurred throughout the day, exacerbated by the wind.
In a summary made at 20:00, Miguel Fonseca told Lusa that the entire perimeter was under control and the fire was “practically in the overhaul phase.”
