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More than 2,500 firefighters fight wildfires in Portugal

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Authorities in Portugal deployed hundreds of firefighters across 10 wildfires, evacuated four villages, and arrested a suspect linked to four blazes in the north.

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  • More than 2,000 firefighters are battling wildfires across Portugal.
  • The largest group of responders, 675 firefighters, is deployed in Arruca. 11s
  • The fire in Ponte da Barca is the most challenging due to its size and resource access difficulties. 41s
  • Four villages have been evacuated for safety. 50s
  • High temperatures over 30 degrees are expected, keeping many areas on alert. 55s
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