Fire fighting which took place this afternoon, in Monchique, in the Portela das Eiras area, «is progressing favourably», he told the Sul Informação source of the District Relief Operations Command.
The fire continues with an active front and is being fought by 113 operatives, supported by 36 vehicles, a Kamov helicopter, 3 light helis and two Fireboss planes.
According to the same source, despite this being an area with scattered housing, "there is no information on houses at risk".
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