The fire began at 4:21 PM and, over an hour later, around 5:35 PM, it was still active, according to the Beiras and Serra da Estrela Sub-regional Emergency and Civil Protection Command in statements to the Lusa agency.
“There is no knowledge” of homes being at risk or of any injuries reported, the same source stated, adding that it was not possible at that moment to provide information on the number of active fronts.
