In July 2026, wildfires affected Portugal. The authorities were aided by the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
Background The wildfires broke out amid the 2026 European heatwaves alongside other wildfires in France and Spain.
Sernada do Préstimo Wildfires at Sernada do Préstimo affected 13,000 hectares in northern Portugal.
Valpaços 6,000 hectares have burned in the Valpaços area.
Vouzela Wildfires near Vouzela resulted in the European Union sending support. 1,200 firefighters, 400 vehicles and 15 aircraft were deployed.
See also 2016 Portugal wildfires 2022 Portugal wildfires 2024 Portugal wildfires 2025 Portugal wildfires 2026 Spain wildfires, a concurrent wildfire season in Spain Climate change in Portugal
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