The Portuguese government has activated the European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism to secure additional aerial support and resources. This move comes as emergency crews struggle to contain multiple intense wildfires currently burning across the country.
Update: International aid arrives as Vouzela fire remains critical
International firefighting teams from Spain and Italy have arrived to assist over 1,000 personnel battling a major blaze in Vouzela, which has caused two serious injuries. For the first time, the Portuguese Air Force is directly involved in combatting the flames using helicopters, while the government continues to coordinate further aerial support via European and bilateral agreements.
