the fire, between Monte Clérigo and Arrifana, in the municipality of Aljezur, is “plowing with great intensity”.
Ao Sul Informação, Abel Gomes, second District Operational Commander, said the fire is consuming an area "of eucalyptus, bush and pine".
Yet, until now, "it has not been necessary" to evacuate any houses. There are also no cut roads.
According to reports from residents, the smoke column is visible from Lagos.
The alert was given at 15:27 pm.
In the fight against the flames there are seven air assets, in addition to 149 operational, supported by 36 vehicles.
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