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Firefighters are continuing operations following a wildfire near Benagil, in the municipality of Lagoa, which was first reported shortly after 4.30pm today.
By , in News, Algarve · 17 Aug 2026, 17:35 · 0 Comments
The fire reached its peak with three airborne firefighting support units deployed to assist crews on the ground. The blaze is now in the resolution phase, with ground firefighting personnel remaining at the scene.
Video shows the Bombeiros tackling the blaze as they work to bring the situation fully under control.
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