Forest fire fought by seven aircraft in Vila Nova de Paiva

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A forest fire in Vila Cova à Coelheira, in Vila Nova de Paiva, in the district of Viseu, which started at 11:30 a.m., was being fought at 12:20 p.m. by seven aircraft, a Civil Protection source revealed today.

According to the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC), the fire started around 11:30 and was still raging in the forest at 12:20, being fought by seven aircraft, 79 operatives and 18 vehicles.

The same source pointed out that other resources had also been called to the scene and were on their way, namely a reinforcement group from the Serra da Estrela area.

At 12:40 p.m., the ANEPC website reported that 112 men and 29 vehicles had been deployed to the fire.

Moti Shabi
Moti Shabi
Moti Shabi, CEO and founder of Portugal Pulse, has led career that spans multiple continents and industries. Born in Paris and later immigrating to Tel Aviv, Israel, Moti's background uniquely positions him at the intersection of European and Middle Eastern cultures. He holds a Law License from Ono College, reflecting his multifaceted interests in law, media, technology, and culture.    Moti's love affair with Portugal began in 2016 when he founded EASY NATIONALITY, an immigration office focused on aiding the Sephardic community in the wake of Portugal's law of return for Sephardic Jews. This endeavor demonstrated his commitment to creating meaningful social and cultural bridges.    In 2018, he launched Hadshot Portugal, the first-ever news website about Portugal in Hebrew. Recognizing the importance of bringing Portuguese culture and news to a broader audience, Moti took the step of immigrating to Lisbon in 2023, where he founded both Portugal Pulse and Portugal France. These platforms aim to offer comprehensive coverage of Portuguese news, events, and culture to the English and French-speaking worlds, respectively.    Moti's vision extends beyond news dissemination. He aspires to be an ambassador for Portuguese culture and to strengthen the connections among Portuguese diaspora communities worldwide. In pursuit of this ambitious goal, Moti founded Aliança Portugueses in 2021. Through this initiative, he aims to bring together Portuguese communities, creating a network of individuals and organizations bound by their love for Portugal.

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