葡萄牙野火陡然扩大 过火面积达去年同期17倍

Core Insights - Portugal has experienced a significant increase in wildfire activity, with over 139,000 hectares burned this year, which is 17 times more than the same period last year [1] - The area burned increased by nearly 64,200 hectares from July 14 to 15, accounting for 46% of the total area burned this year [1] - A total of 6,229 wildfires have occurred in Portugal this year, representing a 79% increase year-on-year, with the burned area being the second highest for the same period since 2017 [1] Wildfire Statistics - The total area burned in Portugal this year is over 139,000 hectares, compared to 16,420 hectares in the same period of 2017 [1] - As of July 16, there are 44 active fire incidents across the country, with 4,330 firefighters, 1,400 vehicles, and 25 aircraft involved in firefighting efforts [1] Government Response - Due to extreme heat increasing wildfire risks, Portugal entered a national alert status on July 3 and requested assistance from the EU Civil Protection Mechanism on July 15 [1] - The European Commission has dispatched two firefighting aircraft to assist Portugal in combating the wildfires [1] Casualties - A former local official died on July 15 while participating in firefighting efforts, marking the first fatality from wildfires in Portugal this year [1]