Portugal is grappling with multiple raging wildfires that have already burned over 172,000 hectares, surpassing the total area lost to fires in 2024, authorities said.
Zig Diaries World News
Date: Monday, 18 August 2025
Time: 12:45 WAT
Location: 📍 Coimbra, Portugal
The most severe blaze is in Arganil, Coimbra, where more than 1,100 firefighters and 10 aircraft are battling the advancing flames that threaten villages in the region.
Jorge Custodio, mayor of Pampilhosa da Serra, warned
that several villages lie directly in the fire’s path, urging residents to
remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders. Emergency teams are coordinating
air and ground efforts to contain the blaze amid extreme heat and dry
conditions.
Provisional official figures indicate
that the wildfires have devastated areas across Portugal, with the 172,000
hectares affected already exceeding the country’s total wildfire losses for all
of 2024.
Fact-Check & Background
Portugal frequently experiences summer wildfires due to heatwaves, dry forests, and strong winds.
In recent years, climate change has exacerbated wildfire risks, leading to longer and more destructive fire seasons.
Authorities are focusing on evacuations, firefighting coordination, and protecting critical infrastructure.
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