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Rural fire in Rio Maior mobilizes 140 personnel

A rural fire in Casais Monizes, Rio Maior, has been active since Saturday 7 November at 14:30. As of Sunday 8 November, 140 personnel and 43 vehicles are on-site, with reinforcements expected due to difficult terrain in the mountain area.

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While there are no reported injuries or threats to settlements, if you are in the vicinity of Casais Monizes, expect emergency vehicle traffic and potential road access issues in the mountain area.

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