Confronted with many forests fires is today (29.07.2025) the Portugalmainly in northern and central areas of the country, with increased temperatures and strong winds, which are expected to continue throughout the day, make the extinguishing work difficult.
More than 1,700 firefighters They have been mobilized this morning throughout Portugal, mainly in the north and central, to face about ten major fires, according to the country’s National Civil Protection Agency.
Five firefighters were injured in a traffic accident.
The fire at Aruka community, in central Portugalis the one that causes the greatest concern, with about 500 firefighters and 175 land in have been developed to deal with it.
The fire at Ponte da Barca, In the southern part of the country, for which four Spanish aircraft were mobilized Monday, it is still raging.
“It is a difficult fire, in a mountainous area, spreading quickly, with strong winds,” explained Ponte Da Barca.
Barca Bridge, Portugal…pic.twitter.com/EGdVwDBx8h
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From this fire, which broke out on Saturday, houses were threatened late in the afternoon, with many residents forced to seek refuge in a neighboring church.
Scary the size of this fire, a lot of strength to everyone who is going through this.
– First Love Benfica (@1Amorbenfica) July 29, 2025
Portugal authorities are worried that the situation will worsen during today due to persistent heat and call on citizens to remain on the alert.
The whole country has been declared today in alarm mode Due to the “highest or very high” fire risk, according to the Portuguese Institute of Sea and atmosphere (IPMA).
Every summer Portugal faces devastating fires. Climate change enhances the frequency and severity of drought and fires around the world.