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Following 2017, Portugal invested heavily in prevention and aerial means. The years 2018–2022 generally saw lower numbers of fatalities and burned area compared to the pre-2017 average, though 2022 saw a resurgence in burned area (roughly 120,000 hectares), serving as a warning that the structural issues remain unsolved.
Every year, between June and October, the country holds its breath. When temperatures hit 45°C (113°F) and the Nortada (north wind) picks up, a single spark can become a catastrophe in minutes. fogos portugal
History, Causes, Management, and Future Outlook of Rural Fires in Portugal Date: October 26, 2023 Following 2017, Portugal invested heavily in prevention and
Following 2017, Portugal invested heavily in prevention and aerial means. The years 2018–2022 generally saw lower numbers of fatalities and burned area compared to the pre-2017 average, though 2022 saw a resurgence in burned area (roughly 120,000 hectares), serving as a warning that the structural issues remain unsolved.
Every year, between June and October, the country holds its breath. When temperatures hit 45°C (113°F) and the Nortada (north wind) picks up, a single spark can become a catastrophe in minutes.
History, Causes, Management, and Future Outlook of Rural Fires in Portugal Date: October 26, 2023