The source from the Sub-Regional Emergency and Civil Protection Command of Alto Alentejo indicated that the fire broke out in the Fortios area, with the alert being given at 2:59 pm.

At around 5:30 pm, the fire was consuming an area of ​​scrubland and pine forest and had “two active fronts”, the same source said.

There are no reports of injuries or homes affected, he added.

According to the sub-regional command, at around 5:30 pm, the fire was being fought by 203 operators, supported by 55 vehicles and 10 aerial resources.