Forest fire in Samardâ - Vila Real, Portugal (2022-08-22)

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Activation time (UTC): 2022-08-22 23:09:00<br>
Event time (UTC): 2022-08-21 07:30:00<br>
Event type: Wildfire (Forest fire)<br>
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Activation reason: <br>
In the morning of 21 August, a large fire broke out into the forest of Samardâ, district of Vila Real (Portugal). The fire affected 5000 hectares. As of 22 August evening, the fire is almost controlled, with close monitoring of hotspots to avoid possible reactivations due to the forecasted strong winds. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide Delineation and Grading products.<br>
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Reference products: 0<br>
Delineation products: 1<br>
Grading products: 1<br>
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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.<br>