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Wildfires in Arouca and Boticas still active; Alijó fire brought under control
Active wildfires continue in the municipalities of Arouca (Aveiro) and Boticas/Chaves (Vila Real), while the fire in Alijó has been controlled. The IPMA has placed over 110 municipalities across mainland districts in very high or maximum wildfire risk levels today.
Why it mattersIf you are in or traveling through the districts of Vila Real, Bragança, Viseu, Guarda, Coimbra, Castelo Branco, Santarém, Portalegre, Faro, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Leiria, Lisboa, Évora or Beja, be aware that wildfire risk is very high or maximum; avoid activities that could spark a fire and check local road closures, such as the closed variant between Alijó and Chã.
