Portugal confronts new wildfire surge
Portugal is facing a new wave of wildfires in the northern and central regions of the country, as firefighting teams continue their efforts to control three still-active fires. Air operations have been intensified, and the risk level has been raised to extreme in inland areas. Since the beginning of the year, approximately 139,000 hectares have burned, with around 64,000 hectares burned in less than 48 hours—a significant increase compared to 2024, nearly 17 times more than the same period. This wave of fires is among the largest since the 2017 disaster, with the fire season becoming increasingly severe in 2026.
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