NewzA wildfire erupted at 1:40 p.m. today in Vila Ruiva, located in the northern borough of Fornos de Algodres within Portugal's Guarda district. Emergency services responded to the blaze, deploying a fleet of 14 firefighting aircraft to contain the flames by late afternoon.
As of 5:00 p.m., the aerial operation remained active as crews worked to suppress the fire. The incident highlights ongoing wildfire risks in the region and the significant resource mobilization required to manage such outbreaks.
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