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Portugal experiencing new heatwave with highs of 41ºC forecast

The northern regions of mainland Portugal are once again under a red heat alert. From 10 August, temperatures may rise again in the country.

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Exhausted firefighters on the second day of Portugal's state of alert

In Vila Real, where there are several active fires, a man suspected of setting fires was arrested.

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Portugal declares high-alert due to hot weather and fire risk

The alert situation for mainland Portugal begins at 00:00 this Sunday and lasts until 23:59 on Thursday 7 August, announced the Minister of Internal Affairs, Maria Lúcia Amaral.

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Portugal evacuates villages as 1,800 firefighters combat wildfires

Portuguese authorities evacuated residents from two villages as wildfires injured 19 people and threatened homes across three districts, involving over 1,800 firefighters.

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Portugal battles major wildfires during intense summer heat

Portugal is battling multiple wildfires in its northern and central regions, as high temperatures and strong winds continue to hamper firefighting efforts across the country.

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Wildfires in Portugal burn three times more land than last year

By 15 July, more than 3,000 fires had burnt a total of 10,768 hectares in Portugal, three times more than in the same period last year. And these figures still don't include this week's fires.

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Portugal deploys 2,500 firefighters as fires force village evacuations

Authorities in Portugal deployed hundreds of firefighters across 10 wildfires, evacuated four villages, and arrested a suspect linked to four blazes in the north.

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More than 1,000 firefighters battle three major blazes in Portugal

Blazes broke out in Arouca, Ponte da Barca and Penamacor after weeks of sweltering heat prompted authorities to place parts of the country on yellow alert for heat risk.

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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.

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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.