Death from Wildfire in Portugal Amid Escalating Crisis
August 16, 2025
Wildfires in Portugal have resulted in the first death of a former mayor who was fighting the flames. The President of the Republic has interrupted his vacation to monitor the situation. Firefighters have been battling the fires for three weeks, and the government has requested European assistance. Despite these efforts, the fires have worsened, with the area burned increasing significantly in 2024. This year's death toll is the highest since 2017.