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Portugal: Fires ravage part of the country
Portugal is battling devastating wildfires that have burned thousands of hectares. Many firefighters are mobilized and a dozen villages have been evacuated.
(France 2)
Portugal is battling devastating wildfires that have burned thousands of hectares. Many firefighters are mobilized and a dozen villages have been evacuated.
A valley engulfed in flames. The fire here has become uncontrollable. HAS Exhausted and helpless, the firefighters are no longer able to slow down the blaze. All day long, the Canadairs have been in rotation. Faced with the violence of the blazes, there is no respite. A machine has come to the aid of Spain. For the homes of Castro Daire (Portugal), it is already too late. Fourth day of fighting the fires that are raging in the northern half of Portugal. 160 fires were recorded on Monday, September 16 alone.
During the night from Monday to Tuesday, the fire continued to gain ground, fanned by violent winds. It has become uncontrollable and threatens new localities by the hour. In the village of Castro Daire, the fire is spreading. However, residents are still trying to slow its advance by weeding around the houses. The means seem derisory in the face of this unequal fight against the flames. According to the authorities, the fires are of human origin.