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Minister explains conditions for wildfire support this week

José Manuel Fernandes, Minister of Agriculture, stated that support depends on the extent of the damage caused by the wildfires.

21 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Minister of Agriculture, José Manuel Fernandes, stated this Friday in Penafiel, in the district of Porto, that the arrival of support for this week's wildfires depends on the assessment of the extent of the damages and the speed of delineating the affected territories.

José Manuel Fernandes emphasized that, for European and national support to proceed, it is crucial to quickly verify the burned areas and quantify the damages.

The minister assured that the support processes will be expedited, but reiterated that the speed is contingent upon the aforementioned conditions.

The statement was made during an event where the minister discussed the necessary follow-up and assistance measures after the recent wildfires.

More details about the support to be granted are expected to be announced as soon as the assessment of the affected areas is completed.

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