Firefighter suffers serious burns after ‘ball of fire’ engulfs fire-engine
A ball of fire powered by the wind suddenly ‘turned on firefighters’ dousing flames in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo (Guarda) yesterday. One of those firefighters, the driver of the appliance
Criminal investigation into carpark fire that destroyed over 200 vehicles closes, with majority of victims receiving no compensation
Damages could easily reach €3 million – will anyone pay? The criminal investigation into the spectacular blaze at Prior Velho, in Loures, that reduced over 200 vehicles to twisted piles
Super Puma helicopter arrives to help Portugal just as fires in Covilhã get even worse
A Super Puma helicopter, on loan from the French government has arrived in Portugal under the terms of the European Civil Protection mechanism to help bolster firefighting combat. The aircraft
Portugal tells Kyiv: “We want you in the EU; we’re rooting for peace…”
Portugal’s Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, reiterated today to Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister, Taras Kachka, Portugal’s support for the country joining the European Union (EU) and in
Government acknowledges some ‘lack of coordination’ in fighting fires
In a headline that will have certain quarters snorting in derision, Lusa news agency writes that the ‘government acknowledges some lack of coordination in fighting fires’ that have relentlessly assailed
Outrage over wildfire failings
The fury of mayors and populations in Portugal’s fire-ravaged north and central regions is palpable. The political consequences of the last catastrophic weeks are becoming increasingly evident. What is no
Third death announced in Portugal’s hideous wildfire battle
A 65-year-old man died last night after being run over by the land-clearing machine he was using to help combat the ongoing wildfire in the municipality of Mirandela (Brangança district).
VW’s new vehicle production a ‘huge step’ for country – president
President Marcelo visited Volkswagon’s Autoeuropa car plant in Palmela this morning, accompanied by the minister for the economy and territorial cohesion, to attend the signing of a series of declarations
65-year-old arrested after fatal shotgun blasting of older man in Sines
A 72-year-old was shot at point blank range today following what has been described as a “traffic dispute” in Sines. The 65-year-old suspect has been arrested, in possession of the
Fundão wildfire ‘very unstable’, far from being controlled
The fire affecting Fundão, in the district of Castelo Branco, continues with several critical points and is “very unstable” situation, said mayor Paulo Fernandes today, expressing hope for the swift