On August 10, 2025, in Vila Real Lordelo, Portugal, a wildfire in the Alvão mountain range intensified, prompting priority measures to protect homes. According to the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC), residents in Borbela were being sheltered at the parish council headquarters. The fire, which has three active fronts, began on August 2 in Sirarelhos, was nearly contained, but reignited on August 9 due to strong winds and high temperatures. By 8 p.m., 343 personnel and 103 vehicles were deployed. Over the past week, more than 4,000 hectares have burned across four municipalities, with Vila Real under a red heat alert and a nationwide state of alert extended until August 13 due to fire risk.