Portugal declares a state of calamity as wildfires rage out of control
Sep 19, 2024 · Updated 7:30 PM PDT, September 18, 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 …
Portugal declares a state of calamity as wildfires rage out of
Sep 19, 2024 · More than 100 wildfires stretched thousands of firefighters to the limit in northern Portugal on Wednesday, with seven deaths as fires spread out of control over the weekend.
Portugal wildfires: New satellite image shows blaze sweeping …
Aug 9, 2023 · The number of fires in Portugal on Tuesday, showing a significant reduction. The only fire out of control in Spain is in the southwest near the Portuguese border. Some 20 people in two rural hostels were evacuated. Strong winds were reported to …
Wildfires in Portugal blamed for at least six deaths as Europe …
Sep 17, 2024 · LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Five thousand firefighters struggled Tuesday to contain multiple wildfires raging across northern Portugal that are blamed for causing at least six deaths including four firefighters and forcing an unknown number of residents to flee their homes.
Portugal Going Through ‘Difficult Days’ as Wildfires Burn Across …
Sept. 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...
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.
Wildfire rages for fourth day in southern Portugal, 1,400 people ...
Aug 8, 2023 · Nearly 1,000 firefighters were battling a wildfire in southern Portugal on Tuesday that has been raging for four days, scorching thousands of hectares and forcing the evacuation of around 1,400...
Europe floods forces evacuation of entire city, fires tear through ...
Sep 17, 2024 · Seven people have now died in fires in Portugal since Sunday, including three firefighters, whose vehicle burst into flames on Tuesday. At least 17 have been killed in what authorities have...
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...