77-year-old woman arrested for forest fire in Trancoso

A GNR arrested a 77-year-old woman in Pinhel for causing a forest fire during a vegetation burn that spread uncontrollably, affecting 0.2 hectares. The incident was reported after an alert about a fire in agricultural land. The woman was identified and detained by the SEPNA team, and she will appear in court. Authorities advised the public to be aware of fire safety procedures and to avoid using fire without proper precautions. They emphasized the importance of monitoring burns and reporting any fires immediately.