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.
Three firefighters die tackling Portugal wildfires
More than 5,000 firefighters have been tackling the wildfires that Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said are "raging across the country".
One Hundred Wildfires Leave Seven Dead in Portugal
A state of calamity has been declared by Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro after more than 100 wildfires led to thousands of firefighters being deployed to battle eight miles of fire ...
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.
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,
Portugal wracked by blazes at tail end of Europe’s wildfire season
Three firefighters died battling the blazes, Portugal’s prime minister said, adding the country was going through “difficult ...
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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 ...
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Portugal declares a state of calamity as wildfires rage out of control
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro declared a state of calamity for the hardest-hit areas late Tuesday, invoking powers to mobilize more firefighters and civil servants. He also called on ...
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Portugal declares a state of calamity as wildfires rage out of control
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 ...
Portuguese police arrest 14 suspected arsonists over wildfires
Portuguese police have arrested 14 suspected arsonists this week, who may have set some of the dozens of deadly wildfires ...
Locals Survey Destruction Wreaked By Portugal Fires
On the day that a wildfire threatened his village in Portugal, Alexandre Santos was left on his own to try to save his ...