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Fires in Portugal claim at least two lives

September 16, 2024
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Portugal has requested assistance from the European Union as wildfires in the central and northern regions have resulted in at least two deaths. Villages have been evacuated, roads closed, and firefighting planes have been requested to help battle the blazes, according to a report from Reuters. The most critical areas are in the Alentejo region […]

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Turkey hit by fires, at least five dead

June 21, 2024
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turkey

More than 44 people have been injured in the fires. Wildfires engulfed several villages in southeastern Turkey overnight on Friday. At least five people have died and dozens more have been injured, with many in serious condition, according to Health Minister Fahrettin Koca, as reported by TASR via AFP. “Five people have died and 44 […]