Overall Green Forest fire in Portugal from 28 Jul 2026 00:00 UTC to 02 Aug 2026 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (15380 ha) in Portugal 28 Jul 2026

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Forest fire can have a low humanitarian impact based on the burned area and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID	WF 1029928
Countries:	Portugal
Start Date - Last detection*:	28 Jul 2026 - 02 Aug 2026
Duration (days):	5
People affected:	1801 in the burned area
Burned area:	15380 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

*(Last detection of the thermal anomaly of the fire)

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