Cabeço --- Fire, Vila Real
Cabeço --- is a wildfire currently listed in Vila Real, Portugal, with an estimated burned area of 1,743 acres (705 hectares) and was classified as Em Curso.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 1,743 acres (705 ha)
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Status: Em Curso
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
41.6367, -7.3369
Current Situation
Cabeço --- is a wildfire currently listed in Vila Real, Portugal, with an estimated burned area of 1,743 acres (705 hectares) and was classified as Em Curso.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 5 minutes ago.
Settlements in the area include Valpaços (3.9 km SE), Chaves (15.9 km NW), Santa Cruz (17.5 km NW), Mirandela (20.8 km SE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 89 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Resources Assigned
548 personnel · 166 ground · 10 aerial
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Road Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Valpaços
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Chaves
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Santa Cruz
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Mirandela
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Murça
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Boticas
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Vila Real (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Valpaços at 2.4 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Cabeço --- |
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| Agency Fire ID | 20261061716 |
| Country | Portugal |
| Province / State | Vila Real |
| Location | CABEÇO (Quinta do Cabeço), Ervões, Valpaços, Vila Real |
| Latitude | 41.63670 |
| Longitude | -7.33691 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 9:49 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Em Curso |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1,743 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Personnel | 548 |
| Resources | 548 personnel · 166 ground · 10 aerial |
| Nearby towns | Valpaços (2.4 mi SE), Chaves (9.9 mi NW), Santa Cruz (11 mi NW), Mirandela (13 mi SE), Murça (17 mi S), Boticas (18 mi W) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 28, 2026, 7:10 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | fogos-pt |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Cabeço --- Fire is currently reported at approximately 1,743 acres (705 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Cabeço --- Fire is located in Vila Real, Portugal at approximately 41.6367, -7.3369. Nearby towns include Valpaços (3.9 km SE), Chaves (15.9 km NW), Santa Cruz (17.5 km NW), Mirandela (20.8 km SE).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Em Curso. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-28.
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?
Nearby settlements include Valpaços (2.4 mi SE), Chaves (9.9 mi NW), Santa Cruz (11 mi NW), Mirandela (13 mi SE), Murça (17 mi S), Boticas (18 mi W).
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 5 minutes ago).