Forest Fire in Viseu, Portugal (2020-09-08)

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Activation time (UTC): 2020-09-08 10:44:00

Event time (UTC): 2020-09-07 11:37:00

Event type: Wildfire (Forest fire)



Activation reason:

A forest fire, started on 07/09/2020 in the Concelho of Oliveira de Frades (Viseu District), is spreading rapidly due to the strong winds. The fire-fighting is involving several forces and aerial firefighting.



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Copernicus Emergency Management Service - Mapping is a service funded by European Commission aimed at providing actors in the management of natural and man-made disasters, in particular Civil Protection Authorities and Humanitarian Aid actors, with mapping products based on satellite imagery.

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Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping Activation [EMSR462]: Forest Fire in Viseu, Portugal (2020-09-08) ESRI Shape Open resource

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