Portugal declares a state of calamity as wildfires rage out of control
Sep 19, 2024 · LISBON, Portugal (AP) — 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. Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro declared a state of calamity for the hardest-hit areas late ...
Wildfires in Portugal blamed for at least six deaths as Europe …
Sep 17, 2024 · Five thousand firefighters are struggling to contain multiple wildfires raging across northern Portugal that are blamed for causing at least six deaths and forcing an unknown number of residents to flee their homes.
Portugal declares a state of calamity as wildfires rage out of
Sep 19, 2024 · LISBON, Portugal — 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...
Entire city evacuated after floods, 7 die in wildfires as extreme
Sep 17, 2024 · Swaths of Europe have been battered by deadly extreme weather, as rivers threaten to burst their banks in central Europe following torrential rainfall, and wildfires tear through Portugal....
Portugal wildfires: New satellite image shows blaze sweeping …
Aug 9, 2023 · A new satellite image has shown the raging wildfire sweeping near the Algarve as more than 1,000 firefighters battle blazes in Portugal.
Portugal declares state of calamity as wildfires rage on
Sep 18, 2024 · Wildfires in central and northern Portugal killed at least seven people, destroyed dozens of houses and burned through tens of thousands of hectares of forest and scrubland due to extreme...
Three firefighters die tackling Portugal wildfires - BBC
Sep 17, 2024 · At least seven people, including three firefighters, have died as wildfires continue to rage across Portugal, according to local news outlets.
Portugal Going Through ‘Difficult Days’ as Wildfires Burn Across …
Sep 17, 2024 · Sweeping wildfires across Portugal this week fueled by scorching heat have caused multiple deaths, disrupted travel and prompted a coordinated response from multiple local and international...
More than 1,000 evacuated in southern Portugal as wildfires rage
Aug 8, 2023 · Hundreds of firefighters are battling a wildfire in southern Portugal that has been raging for four days, scorching thousands of hectares and forcing the evacuation of about 1,400 people.
Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year - BBC
Aug 8, 2023 · Firefighters in Portugal are battling to contain wildfires engulfing thousands of hectares amid soaring temperatures. Around 800 personnel attended a fire near the southern town of Odemira...