Fire Risk in Silves
ICNF Risk Classification
Moderate to High
Large rural municipality with citrus orchards and forest. Interior areas face periodic fire events.
Significant fire events
| Year | Area burned |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 6,000 hectares |
| 2011 | 1,200 hectares |
| 2017 | 890 hectares |
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See the ICNF fire risk classification layer and historical burned areas for Silves on the interactive map.
View on MapWhat property buyers should know
Portuguese law (Decreto-Lei 82/2021) requires property owners to maintain cleared vegetation zones of at least 50 metres around buildings in forest or rural areas, with a fully cleared zone of 5 metres immediately around structures. Failure to comply can result in fines and may affect insurance claims.
Properties in high-risk areas may face higher insurance premiums. Some insurers require evidence of defensible space before providing cover. Always check the specific ICNF fire risk classification for your exact property location, not just the municipality average.
Check the interactive map to see the ICNF fire risk layer at full resolution, which varies significantly within each municipality.
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