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Coverage dated July 9, 2022

Portugal Battles Wildfires Amid Drought, Heat; 29 Injured

Headline from Voice of America

The country has already adopted restrictions barring public access to forests deemed to be at special risk, banning the use of farm machinery and outlawing fireworks

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  1. Voice of America

    Portugal Battles Wildfires Amid Drought, Heat; 29 Injured (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    The country has already adopted restrictions barring public access to forests deemed to be at special risk, banning the use of farm machinery and outlawing fireworks

  2. France 24

    Portugal battles forest fires amid heatwave (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Around 1,5000 firefighters were battling multiple forest fires and several bush fires in central and northern Portugal Sunday following a punishing heatwave, prompting the government to implement a "state…

  3. The Guardian

    Dozens injured in Portugal wildfires as heatwave to intensify (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    More than 3,000 firefighters battle blazes as EU offers emergency help and temperatures could hit 43C

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