More than 3,000 firefighters and more than 60 planes were injured in a wildfire in Portugal today, officials said.
Authorities say 12 firefighters and 17 civilians are being treated for minor injuries sustained in the blaze.
The European Union (EU) on Sunday launched a firefighting aid program to help member states share resources to help Portugal.
Spain, which recently experienced a wildfire, has mobilized two firefighting planes and sent them to neighboring Iberia, said EU Crisis Commissioner Gennes Lenarsich.
More than 3,000 firefighters and more than 60 planes have been injured in a wildfire in Portugal, officials say.
Officials say 12 firefighters and 17 civilians need medical attention to treat minor injuries sustained in the blaze.
The European Union’s Fire Protection Assistance Program on Sunday allows member states to share resources to help Portugal.
July 10 Living area on the coast of Lisbon, Portugal during a cannabis forest fire
The Portuguese government has announced the deployment of 60 aircraft to support the ground crew.
Portugal has long suffered from large and sometimes tragic forest fires. A.D. In 2017, wildfires killed more than 100 people.
The European Union (EU) says climate change is one of the continent’s most difficult years for natural disasters such as drought and wildfires.
A fire that broke out in the southwest across the Spanish border forced 30 people to evacuate.
115 firefighters, backed by helicopters and planes, were deployed near the village of El Ronkilo.
A fire brigade works to extinguish a wildfire that broke out in Cassis do Vento in Alvarez on July 10.
Thousands of firefighters are working to put out the blaze.
The Portuguese government has announced the deployment of 60 aircraft to support the ground crew
Portugal was hit by a long and sometimes tragic forest fire.
A.D. In 2017, an uncontrolled wildfire in Portal killed more than 100 people.
European Union says climate change is one of the continent’s most difficult years for natural disasters such as drought and wildfires
A fire brigade fought a wildfire in northern Portugal, Guenda, last week.
Firefighters on the ground worked with civilians to put out the blaze.
As the fire in Cannes approached, homeowners tried to save their homes.
A.D. On July 10, bushfires burn in the Kanekas forest on the outskirts of Lisbon.
A firefighter stands and works in a burning area during a cannabis forest fire outside Lisbon today.
The villagers worked together to provide water for the city.
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has postponed plans to visit Mozambique this week.
Portuguese President Marcello Rebelo de Susa has canceled a trip to New York to address the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
In June, 96 percent of southern Europe was hit by a “severe” or “severe” drought.
The fire has prompted authorities to step up their warnings. The Portuguese government has issued a stern warning from Saturday to Friday.
Image of a Portuguese Air Force plane showing a forest fire in Carazeda de Anceus on Saturday
Portugal July 8 By 2022, it was engulfed in wildfires.
The Portuguese government is trying to contain the blaze.
Firefighters are working to extinguish the July 10 Al-Jazeera fire at the Cascade Do Vento.
The Portuguese landscape looks desolate and deserted when fires erupt
Forests are smoky and flammable, and thousands of firefighters resist the blaze
Firefighting aircraft to take part in wildfire fires at Freixianda in Alvizar on July 10
“This means we can automate and prevent all emergency and civil protection plans at all levels,” said Interior Minister Jose Luis Carnero.
Portugal is tolerating heat waves, with temperatures expected to reach 109F (43C).
The country has approved restrictions on the entry of forests considered to be particularly endangered, and the use of farm machinery and fireworks is prohibited.
Costa urged citizens not to light fires outside or use heavy farm machinery that could cause fires.
‘Fire prevention is the best aid we can give to our firefighters,’ he wrote.
