Beset by wildfires, Portugal gets help from Spain, Morocco
By Miguel Pereira and Guillermo Martinez AVEIRO DISTRICT, Portugal (Reuters) -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,
Two dead as wildfires sweep central Portugal's Aveiro district
Wildfires in Portugal Aveiro district have claimed two lives and prompted the mobilization of over 1200 firefighters Five major fires broke out betw
Two Dead As Wildfires Sweep Portugal's Aveiro District
Wildfires in Portugal's Aveiro district have claimed two lives and prompted the mobilisation of over 1,200 firefighters.Five
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.
7 die in Portugal’s more than 100 wildfires
Portuguese national police said that they have arrested seven men suspected of having started wildfires in recent days. Authorities have prohibited the use of heavy farming equipment to reduce the risk of inadvertently starting a blaze.
Portugal declares state of calamity as wildfires rage on
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.
Wildfires: Why are Portuguese forests so flammable?
The amount of land ravaged in Portugal's recent devastating wildfires is estimated to cover 122,000 hectares. Around 83% of the land is located in the north and centre of the country. View on euronews
'It was horrific' says local after Portugal's deadly wildfires
Thousands of firefighters tackling deadly wildfires in central and northern Portugal had largely doused the flames in the Aveiro district, one of the worst-hit, as of Thursday (September 19) morning,
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Firefighters Battle Wildfires in Portugal Amidst Favorable Weather Conditions
Thousands of firefighters have largely contained deadly wildfires in Portugal’s Aveiro district after five days of ...
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At least two die as wildfires hit Portugal, EU sends help
The situation was most dangerous in the northwestern Aveiro district where one forest blaze reached the outskirts of the town of Albergaria-a-Velha and burned several houses, the mayor said.
Portuguese Firefighters Face Blazes in Northern Aveiro Region
Portuguese firefighters and aircraft are facing wildfires in the region of Aveiro after temperatures increased in the ...
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Two dead as wildfires sweep central Portugal's Aveiro district
LISBON, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Wildfires in Portugal's Aveiro district have claimed two lives and prompted the mobilization of over 1,200 firefighters. Five major fires broke out between Sunday and ...
Firefighters quell most of Portugal's worst wildfires, fight still on
Firefighters tackling deadly wildfires in central and northern Portugal had doused the flames in the Aveiro district, one of ...
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Where are the fires in Portugal? Latest travel advice as wildfires rage
Seven people have reportedly died so far in the fires, which are spreading between the northern district of Aveiro and Porto. Understandably, those with a trip booked might be worried about ...
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Thousands of firefighters battle raging wildfires in Portugal, with two people dead and entire villages evacuated - as Europe sends in planes to 'waterbomb' infernos
At least two people are dead and entire villages have been evacuated as thousands of firefighters battle raging wildfires in Portugal. About 5,000 firefighters were battling fires across the ...
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Devastating Wildfires Claim Lives and Ravage Lands in Portugal
Wildfires in central and northern Portugal have resulted in four deaths and over 40 injuries. More than 1,000 firefighters ...