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Portugal Battles Devastating Wildfires as Flames Engulf Highway 1 in Albergaria

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Portugal Battles Devastating Wildfires as Flames Engulf Highway 1 in Albergaria

The video, filmed by Filipe Ferreira, captures a harrowing scene from Portugal's Highway 1 in Albergaria as wildfires ravage the region. Thick clouds of smoke and towering flames can be seen on both sides of the road as the driver navigates through the fiery landscape. The blazes, fueled by strong winds and high temperatures, have spread rapidly, forcing evacuations and the closure of major highways.

Portugal, facing one of its most intense fire seasons, has requested additional fire-fighting planes to aid in battling at least 15 fires raging across the central and northern regions. In the northwestern Aveiro district, more than 800 firefighters are on the ground, working tirelessly to control the flames. Several homes have been destroyed, and entire villages evacuated, as the fires continue to threaten lives and infrastructure. The fire near Albergaria-a-Velha has been particularly devastating, with police shutting down motorways to prevent further casualties.

As authorities work to bring the situation under control, the people of Portugal anxiously await more help from neighboring countries to combat the disaster.

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