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Nearly 100 personnel fighting fire near a farmhouse in Beja where a wedding with 200 people is taking place

A wildfire broke out in the Guarita Nova area of Beja on Saturday evening. Authorities are currently monitoring the blaze, which is burning near a venue hosting a wedding with 200 guests, and are prepared to evacuate the site if necessary.

Why it mattersIf you are in or near the Guarita Nova area of Beja, follow all instructions from emergency services and be prepared for potential road closures or evacuation orders if the fire situation escalates.

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