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Three major fires in Portugal mobilise thousands of operatives

Video. Thousands of firefighters combat three major fires in Portugal

Updated: 11/08/2025 - 14:01 GMT+2

A fire in the municipality of Trancoso has threatened to engulf homes as Portugal struggles to contain a worsening wildfire season.

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