Covas Afurada Fire
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41.7430, -8.4177
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Environment
Current Conditions
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Smoke
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Vigilância
Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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Largest Fires in Braga
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Covas Afurada |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 20261037766 |
| Country | Portugal |
| Province / State | Braga |
| Location | Vade, Vila Verde, Braga |
| Latitude | 41.74305 |
| Longitude | -8.41768 |
| Last Updated | Jul 23, 2026, 2:56 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Vigilância |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | — |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Personnel | 10 |
| Resources | 10 personnel · 2 ground |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 2:05 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | fogos-pt |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Covas Afurada Fire is currently reported at approximately an unknown size.
Where is this fire located?
The Covas Afurada Fire is located in Braga, Portugal at approximately 41.7430, -8.4177.
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Vigilância. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-23.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 11 minutes ago).