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Wildfires in Coimbra district controlled after merging in Arganil
Large-scale wildfires in the Coimbra district, specifically affecting Arganil, Vila Nova de Poiares, and Cantanhede, have been brought under control. The blaze in Arganil and Vila Nova de Poiares resulted from the merger of three separate fires that began on Saturday. At its peak, the operation involved over 800 personnel, 260 vehicles, and 15 aerial assets.
During the firefighting efforts, the Commander of the Arganil Volunteer Firefighters was injured after being struck by a GNR vehicle during maneuvers. He sustained a fracture to his arm but is reported to be in stable condition. Additionally, three other firefighters sustained minor injuries due to smoke inhalation.
Authorities managed to protect several villages, including Sabouga, which was in the direct line of fire. While some residents in the Góis municipality were evacuated as a precaution, they have since returned home. The burned area is estimated to be approximately 600 hectares. Other fires in Cantanhede and Tábua were also reported to be in the resolution phase.
Entities
Arganil · Autoridade Nacional de Emergência e Proteção Civil · Aveiro · Carlos Tavares · Coimbra · Coruche · Funchal · Guarda Nacional Republicana · Luís Montenegro · National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority · PSP · Porto
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [DISPUTED] At least seven firefighters were injured during fire operations in Santarém and Coimbra.
- [● 2 SOURCES] More than 700 firefighters are engaged in combating the Coimbra wildfire.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A firefighter injured in a vehicle accident in Coruche is in serious condition but not life-threatening.
- [DISPUTED] The Arganil Firefighters Commander sustained minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle during operations.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Three villages—Chapinheira, Arroças, and Vila Nova de Ceira—are at risk from the flames. www.noticiasdecoimbra.pt
- [● 4 SOURCES] The wildfire in Arganil is progressing freely due to wind and orography. www.noticiasdecoimbra.pt · www.correiodamanhacanada.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The wildfire in Arganil is very violent and progressing freely due to wind and orography. www.noticiasdecoimbra.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] Houses in the village of Sabouga were saved from the fire with no reported injuries or damage. www.campeaoprovincias.pt · centrotv.sapo.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Two separate fires in Arganil and Vila Nova de Poiares merged into a single large wildfire.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Houses in the village of Sabouga were saved from the fire. www.campeaoprovincias.pt · centrotv.sapo.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The burned area is estimated to be approximately 600 hectares. observador.pt
- [● 4 SOURCES] The wildfire in Arganil was controlled by 12:36 on Sunday. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · cnnportugal.iol.pt · www.sabado.pt