Portugal declares a state of calamity as wildfires rage out of control
More than 100 wildfires stretched thousands of firefighters to the limit in northern Portugal on Wednesday, with seven deaths since the worst spate of fires in recent years spread out of control over the weekend.
One Hundred Wildfires Leave Seven Dead in Portugal
A state of calamity has been declared in Portugal after 100 wildfires left seven dead and endangered 210,000 people.
Portugal Going Through ‘Difficult Days’ as Wildfires Burn Across the Country
More than 5,000 personnel are battling a number of wildfires, the authorities said, and the prime minister called it an “extremely difficult weather situation.”
Firefighters Quell Most of Portugal's Worst Wildfires, Fight Still On
Nine aircraft were backing more than 700 firefighters combating flames near the town of Castro Daire in the district. Spain, Italy, France and Morocco have sent water-bombing aircraft. Data from the European Forest Fire Information Service showed that large-scale blazes had burned an area of more than 105,
Portugal mobilizes thousands of firefighters to tackle wildfires after state of calamity declared
Thousands of firefighters continued their efforts to extinguish over 100 wildfires in northern Portugal on Wednesday.
Beset by wildfires, Portugal gets help from Spain, Morocco
A wave of deadly wildfires in Portugal has pushed emergency services to the limit and much-needed reinforcements arrived on Wednesday from Spain and Morocco, authorities said, as cooler weather also brought a glimmer of hope.
Portugal brings deadly forest fires under control
Portugal has brought under control the remaining forest fires it battled this week in the north of the country, rescuers said on Friday.More than 120,000 hectares across Portugal had been burnt by wildfires since the start of the year,
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Portugal Battles Blazing Inferno: Arsonists Arrested Amidst Devastating Wildfires
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Wildfires in Portugal blamed for three deaths as Europe sends aircraft to help
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Portugal observes day of national mourning after seven die in wildfires
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Portuguese police arrest 14 suspected arsonists over wildfires
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Portugal wracked by blazes at tail end of Europe’s wildfire season
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12-year-old boy stabs and injures six children at a school in Portugal
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Wildfires Ravaging Northern Portugal: A Test of Endurance
Severe wildfires have spread uncontrollably in northern Portugal, resulting in seven deaths and straining firefighting ...
Portugal declara el estado de desastre mientras los incendios arden sin control
LISBOA (AP) — Más de 100 incendios forestales llevaban al límite a miles de bomberos en el norte de Portugal. Siete personas ...