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Portugal is Burning: Wildfires Claim 7 Lives, Thousands of Firefighters Battling Blazes

Portugal: wildfires have ravaged the country, with firefighters battling fierce blazes that have claimed seven lives and scorched over 10,000 hectares of land in just a few days—more than the rest of the summer combined. The fires, primarily in the northern Aveiro region, are being fueled by strong winds and extreme heat, creating a dangerous situation for those attempting to…