Minister of Defence Nuno Melo has guaranteed that the Armed Forces are fully mobilized and prepared to assist in the prevention and combat of forest fires during the current high-risk season. The minister emphasized that the military is committed to acting within its capabilities to support national firefighting efforts as temperatures reach record highs.
Armed Forces prepared for wildfire prevention
Wednesday, 24 June 2026AI summary
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- Minister of Defence says the Armed Forces are prepared for fire prevention and firefightingcmjornal.pt ·
- Minister of Defence says Armed Forces are "committed" and "mobilised" to fight wildfirescnnportugal.iol.pt ·
- Wildfires: Minister says Armed Forces are preparedobservador.pt ·
- Armed Forces prepared for fire prevention and firefightingrtp.pt ·





