Foreign Ministry warns Ukrainians of fire danger in Portugal

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine warns Ukrainians of danger due to a large-scale fire in Castelo Branco District of Central Portugal.

"Due to the large-scale fire near the villages of Vila de Rei and Serta (Castelo Branco District), which continues to carry a threat for the local population, as well as the existence of an increased likelihood of fires in central and northern parts of the country, the Embassy of Ukraine in the Portuguese Republic recommends citizens of Ukraine to refrain from visiting forest areas in this region until the situation stabilizes," the Ministry’s press service reports.

In case of emergency, Ukrainians should contact the Embassy of Ukraine in the Portuguese Republic by phone number +351 965088115, and e-mail address emb_pt@mfa.gov.ua, or round-the-clock hotline of the Foreign Ministry of Ukraine + 38-044-238-16-57, and e-mail address cons_or@mfa.gov.ua.

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