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Firefighter becomes fourth fatality in Portugal wildfires

  • A fourth fatality occurred in Portugal's wildfires as a 45-year-old firefighter died from injuries sustained while fighting the flames, according to RTP.
  • Portugal continues to battle wildfires with significant efforts, deploying 1,470 personnel, amid a maximum fire risk in northern and central regions, reports the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere.
  • Two suspects were arrested for allegedly starting a forest fire in Lousa on August 18, with major incidents still impacting the country.
  • Spain reported improvements in its wildfire situation, particularly with a reduced number of active fires, aided by improved weather conditions.
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In August, a total of eight people were killed in forest fires in Portugal and Spain.

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A firefighter died in northern Portugal, announced the presidency on Saturday, 23 August. At the same time, the situation is beginning to improve on the Spanish side with the end of the heat wave.

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Firefighter becomes fourth fatality in Portugal wildfires

A firefighter killed in Portugal while battling a wildfire has become the fourth fatality in the emergency the country has faced this summer, the presidency said.

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Portugal, like neighbouring Spain, is facing fires that have burned more than 60,000 hectares despite a drop in temperatures that has improved the situation, according to civil protection.

·Paris, France
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SIC Notícias broke the news in on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
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