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Portugal engulfed in flames: Firefighter dies in second wildfire fatality

Portugal wildfire tragedy claims firefighter’s life as deadly blazes rage across the country. 2,000 firefighters battle multiple fires with EU assistance.

Portugal engulfed in flames: Firefighter dies in second wildfire fatality
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A firefighter has lost the battle against the deadly wildfire inferno in Portugal, bringing the death toll to two from the wildfires that erupted in late July. According to a Portuguese presidency announcement, the firefighter was killed “while on duty” in a traffic accident that also seriously injured two of his colleagues. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa honored “the unwavering dedication” of the firefighters.

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Portugal engulfed in flames: Firefighter dies in second wildfire fatality (Video)

This firefighter is the second fatality from this year’s wildfires raging in Portugal, following another death on Friday in Guarda, in the eastern part of the country, of a former mayor who was participating in firefighting efforts.

This morning approximately 2,000 firefighters were mobilized to combat the multiple blazes raging in northern and central Portugal. A thousand firefighters alone are involved in battling the fire in Arganil. Furthermore, the Portuguese government, like Spain’s, has activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

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