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Portugal: the country ravaged by fires
In the north and centre of Portugal, fires have left at least seven dead and many injured. 5,000 firefighters are being mobilised to fight the flames.
(franceinfo)
In the north and centre of Portugal, fires have left at least seven dead and many injured. 5,000 firefighters are being mobilised to fight the flames.
All day long, the Canadairs have been in rotation. Faced with the violence of the fires, there is no respite. A machine has come to the aid of Spain. On the ground, the firefighters themselves seem discouraged by the situation. 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.