More than two thousand personnel have been battling wildfires in Arouca since Monday, with four firefighters injured and three in serious condition following an accident.
The Copernicus program has recorded unprecedented temperatures in June and July in Western Europe, with severe consequences for the environment and economic activities.
The fires in the municipalities of Carrazeda de Ansiães and Vila Pouca de Aguiar, which broke out over the weekend, are now in a resolution phase, with 300 personnel deployed.
The President expressed disappointment over government inaction on fire prevention, while the Minister of Internal Administration responded thoughtfully to critics.
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