During the night, the temperature did not go down enough, but the work of hundreds of operational operations was crucial. There is no active front, there are fire outbreaks that are being watched and fought.
A new wave of extreme heat is on its way. Temperatures will exceed 45 ° C in some regions, which exponentially increases the risk of fire.
In recent hours the heat and the wind have calmed and allowed to control the big fires last week.
The fire in Ponte da Barca is the only asset at this time. More than 600 operational ones are on the ground, which expect to give the fire as dominated in the next few hours.
Even with the fire close, the inhabitants do not want to stop celebrating the patron saint. They join efforts to have ready this weekend’s party, in honor of St. Peter and Our Lady of Sorrows.
After a week of starters, they remain vigilant but are more rested.
During the night, the temperature did not go down enough, but the work of hundreds of operational operations was crucial. There is no active front, there are fire outbreaks that are being watched and fought.
Despite the progress, the conditions of the terrain and the unpredictability of the wind forces to manage expectations well.
