Record wildfires devastate Portugal as firefighters battle relentless blazes
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Around 2,000 firefighters have been deployed to contain fires raging across northern and central Portugal. The fires are being fuelled by strong winds and searing temperatures.
Breakdown
- Firefighters face difficulty accessing water sources as wildfires spread near Barriosa.
- Residents express concern over lack of preventative measures and maintenance. 31s
- Adverse weather conditions, including strong winds and a heatwave, worsen the situation. 1m 14s
- An area larger than London has already burned, exceeding last year's total damage. 1m 40s
- Calls are made for a more coordinated response to increasingly severe wildfires in Europe. 1m 58s