A source from the Greater Lisbon Sub-regional Command said at around 09:00 that there are no people at risk.

“We have to report a slight injury. A firefighter with a sudden illness who was transported to Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, in Loures", said the same source.

The fire, which broke out near the town of Moldes and whose alert was given at 3:36 am, is consuming eucalyptus trees in an area that is difficult to access.

"The fire maintains an active front, but is giving way".

Around 09:00, 95 operators were on site, with support from 28 vehicles and one helicopter.