The fire, which broke out at 2:51 pm in the Picota area, reached an area of bush and forest and did not affect houses or other buildings, a source from the Regional Command of Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC) of the Algarve told Lusa.

The fire was considered under control, but around 300 workers still remain on the ground, although the situation is “favourable”.

A total of 319 firefighting personnel are still working, with the support of 100 vehicles, after the air resources ceased activity at sunset.