Wildfires in Portugal have tragically claimed seven lives, including three firefighters who lost their lives Tuesday while battling flames near Nelas. 🌲🚒 The victims’ vehicle became trapped in the blaze, marking one of the deadliest incidents in this year’s wildfire season.
\"We regret the death of three firefighters,\" said national civil protection commander André Fernandes, confirming the casualties involved two women and one man. Northern Portugal’s Viseu region remains a hotspot as emergency crews work tirelessly to contain the spreading fires.
Wildfires have become an increasingly urgent challenge for Southern Europe, with climate experts linking the intensity of blazes to rising temperatures. 🌍 While Portugal’s authorities mobilize resources, locals have shared harrowing stories of evacuation efforts on social media, underscoring the human cost of natural disasters.
