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Portugal battles major wildfires as heat and winds intensify risk

Portugal is battling multiple forest fires across its northern and central regions on Tuesday, as high temperatures and strong winds fuel dangerous conditions, civil protection authorities reported.

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Portugese landowners face fines as wildfire inspections begin

Portuguese landowners have been asked to clear any undergrowth on their properties in order to reduce the risk of wildfires. Those who fail to do so now face fines of up to €5,000.

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‘Heroic’ youth back with new climate lawsuit after European rejection

A new lawsuit is being built to challenge the Portuguese government’s climate targets and plans by young veterans of climate litigation.

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Portugal to use €500 million from European funds for wildfire recovery

Portugal has received authorisation from the European Commission to access €500 million from cohesion funds to help cover the damage caused by the fires.

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Funeral held for three firefighters killed in recent fires in Portugal

Sonia Melo, Susana Carvalho and Paulo Santos died battling forest fires which have seized parts of Portugal.

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Portugal’s deadly wildfires have caused record breaking emissions

The smoke plume has significantly degraded local air quality is forecast to travel east in the coming days.

Nature

Portugal wildfires: Why are Iberian 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.

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Portugal observes day of national mourning after seven die in fires

The country has burned more than 121,000 hectares of land since Sunday with seven fatalities.

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WATCH: State of calamity declared as Portugal's fires worsen

Thousands of firefighters remained on the front lines, working tirelessly to control more than 100 wildfires raging across northern Portugal.

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Thousands of firefighters battle ongoing blazes in Portugal

Emergency services have reported 90 active incidents in mainland Portugal, with 17 fires currently raging and 60 approaching their end stages.

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WATCH: Firefighters battle hundreds of fires across central Portugal

Portugal is battling over 100 active wildfires, with the most severe in Aveiro.

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More than 5,000 firefighters battle 100 active fires in Portugal

Hot weather has pushed over 50 municipalities across nine mainland districts in Portugal to maximum fire risk, complicating containment efforts and resulting in seven deaths since the weekend.

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Thousands of firefighters tackle deadly blazes in Portugal

Portugal is on high alert because of the fires, which have killed at least four and left scores injured.

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Portugal asks EU for assistance as wildfire reaches residential area

Almost 1,600 firefighters have been deployed to fight fires in 20 different areas on Monday, as the country battles with high temperatures and strong winds.

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Water bombers arrive on Portuguese island of Madeira

The aircraft will assist local authorities in combating the fires which have raged on the island for the past week.

Climate

Greece is not doing enough to prevent wildfires, says WWF expert

Greece is one of the countries worst affected by global warming.

Climate

Extreme wildfires are ramping up in these countries as climate warms

The 2024 wildfire season has already begun in Europe as the season starts earlier and lasts longer.

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Wildfire season is upon us: Here's what the EU is putting in place

Following a devastating summer of fires across Europe last year, the EU has upped its resources to prevent widespread damage in 2024.

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Why are Portuguese children taking 32 European countries to court?

One of their lawyers says there have been “extremely positive” signals from the court so far, ahead of the hearing next month.

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Tenerife wildfire was started deliberately, police say

The fires are still blazing but local authorities hope the worst is now over.