Chamas.pt

Partners and data sources

Chamas.pt partners and sources: ANEPC/PROCIV, IPMA, NASA FIRMS, ICNF and EFFIS. Independent wildfire monitoring in Portugal.

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Data sources

ANEPC — https://www.anepc.pt/ — National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection. Incident data also via PROCIV: https://prociv.gov.pt/.
IPMA — https://www.ipma.pt/ — Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere. Weather forecasts, rural fire risk indices and station observations.
ICNF — https://www.icnf.pt/ — Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests. Burned area data, fire causes and annual reports.
EFFIS/Copernicus — https://effis.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ — European Forest Fire Information System.

Technology sources

NASA FIRMS — https://firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/ — MODIS / VIIRS satellite hotspots.
Copernicus — https://www.copernicus.eu/ — EU Earth observation programme.

About Chamas.pt

Chamas.pt is an independent platform for monitoring rural fires in Portugal. It has no formal relationship with the official entities referenced — it uses only public data made available by these sources to build a more accessible visualization and consultation experience.

Data is processed and correlated automatically. Chamas.pt does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or real-time update of the data presented. For safety decisions, always consult official communications from ANEPC, local civil protection and authorities on the ground.

Transparency and independence

Chamas.pt operates independently and transparently. All data sources are public and identifiable. The methodology for cross-referencing sources is documented on the methodology page. The status of each source can be checked on the source status page.

If you identify errors in the data presented, you can report them through the corrections page. Chamas.pt is committed to investigating and correcting incorrect information transparently.

FAQ

Does Chamas.pt have an official partnership with ANEPC?

No. Chamas.pt uses public data provided by ANEPC through the PROCIV portal. There is no formal cooperation protocol.

Is Chamas.pt data official?

No. Chamas.pt is an independent platform that aggregates and correlates public data from various sources. For official information, consult ANEPC, IPMA and ICNF directly.

How can I use Chamas.pt data?

The data presented is informational. If you need data for research or commercial use, consult the official sources referenced on this page directly.