Aircraft dispatched for fire suppression efforts in Figueiró dos Vinhos
Fire in Vale Vicente, Figueiró dos Vinhos, Shows Signs of Resolution
In the heart of Portugal, the small village of Vale Vicente in Figueiró dos Vinhos has been the focus of intense firefighting efforts since mid-August 2025. The fire, which started in Vale Vicente on August 15, has been actively managed with a significant force of human and aerial resources.
According to Jorge Martins, the commander of the Volunteer Firefighters of Figueiró dos Vinhos, the fire was initially reported at 17:01 in Campelo, and since then, over 230 operatives have been engaged in combating the flames. The firefighting efforts were supported by 63 vehicles and five aerial means, as reported by the official page of the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC).
Jorge Martins has not yet been able to inspect Vale Vicente to verify if any part of the village or any annex has burned. However, he stated that if the fire conditions remain unchanged, it could be resolved today. The current priority for him and his team remains to combat the flames in Vale Vicente.
The fire in Vale Vicente currently has one active front, and the situation has shown signs of progressing towards resolution in the days immediately after August 15. Although specific updates on the Vale Vicente fire’s containment status after mid-August are not directly available, the general indication is that firefighting efforts in Figueiró dos Vinhos had moved into a resolution phase after burning brush and eucalyptus.
Portugal authorities have maintained a high level of operational readiness with numerous firefighters, vehicles, and aerial support deployed to manage the complex fire situation across the country, including Figueiró dos Vinhos. No confirmed reports indicated an immediate threat to specific villages in that area, though the situation was described as changing rapidly.
The volatile situation in the region has been due to multiple active fires across Portugal’s Norte and Centro regions amid elevated temperatures, leading to an extended state of alert through at least August 19, 2025. No more recent detailed updates are available from the search results to confirm the latest status beyond this period regarding the fire in Campelo or any other fires or fire-related incidents in the area.
In summary, the Vale Vicente fire in Figueirío dos Vinhos has been actively managed with substantial human and aerial resources, and the situation shows signs of progressing towards resolution in the days immediately after August 15, 2025. No more recent detailed updates are available from the search results to confirm the latest status beyond this period.
What sports are being played in the heat of the Vale Vicente fire resolution, Figueiró dos Vinhos? None, as the firefighting efforts in Vale Vicente remain the top priority for Jorge Martins and his team.
