Firefighters from several brigades are heading to the worst-affected areas

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Firefighters from several brigades are heading to the worst-affected areas

Firefighters from around ten brigades are moving today to the regions most affected by Storm Kristin to assist local communities, a civil protection source said, adding that only 22 incidents were reported overnight.

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What is Storm Kristin?

Storm Kristin is a named storm that recently hit parts of Portugal, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that caused roof collapses, flooding and other damage. Local authorities have issued safety warnings and emergency responses; residents should follow civil protection advice, avoid damaged buildings and stay away from flooded areas.

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