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Portugal: Portugal battles raging wildfires as heatwave and winds intensify blazes

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SHOTLIST VILA REAL, PORTUGAL(AUGUST 13, 2025) (ANADOLU-ACCESS ALL) (NIGHT SHOTS) 1. VARIOUS OF FIREFIGHTERS WORKING TO EXTINGUISH FLAMES RISING FROM FORESTVILA REAL, PORTUGAL- AUGUST 13: Portugal on Wednesday, Aug. 13, continued to struggle against widespread wildfires fueled by scorching temperatures and strong winds, with firefighters working tirelessly to contain multiple active blazes across the country. One of the most persistent fires has been raging for a week in Vila Real, where aerial and ground operations remain ongoing. Meanwhile, authorities report that the situation remains critical in several regions, with new flare-ups complicating containment efforts. Nationwide, a total of 2,794 firefighters were deployed as of Wednesday morning, backed by 887 vehicles and 14 aircraft. Due to forecasts predicting rising temperatures and heightened fire risk, the Portuguese government has extended its state of alert until Friday. More than 2,650 firefighters remain mobilized nationwide, supported by 867 vehicles, as the country braces for further challenges.

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