Portugal Battles Blazing Inferno: Arsonists Arrested Amidst Devastating Wildfires
Portuguese authorities have detained 14 suspected arsonists linked to deadly wildfires. These fires have claimed lives and devastated vast areas. Experts highlight rural neglect and economic motives behind the arson.
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 raging across the country, contributing to the fire risks stemming from climate change and rural depopulation.
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.”
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 han muerto desde el miércoles, cuando comenzó el peor brote de fuegos en los últimos años.
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 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.
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.
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 livestock warehouse from the flames.
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Will the Portugal fires affect your trip?
With the situation ongoing, travelers with plans to visit Portugal may be concerned about their safety and the potential ...
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 ...
7 die in Portugal’s more than 100 wildfires
LISBON, Portugal -- More than 100 wildfires stretched thousands of firefighters to the limit in northern Portugal on ...
Portugal observes day of national mourning after seven die in wildfires
Portugal has declared a day of national mourning to mark the deaths of seven who died in wildfires that have burned through ...
12-year-old boy stabs and injures six children at a school in Portugal
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal was shaken Tuesday when a 12-year-old boy stabbed and injured six other children in a rare ...
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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 ...
Six Children Wounded In Portugal As 12-year-old Stabs Classmates
A 12-year-old boy stabbed six classmates at a Portuguese school north of Lisbon on Tuesday, injuring six children, one of them seriously, rescue services said.
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 ...