Portugal asks EU, Spain and Morocco for support as wildfire risk rises

“We believe it is better to receive support from our EU allies and closest neighbors,” Montenegro said

Parts of mainland Portugal are under red weather warnings issued by the national weather agency

July 03, 2026 20:43

LISBON: Portugal ‌has asked the EU, Spain and Morocco to have extra firefighting aircraft ready in case wildfires worsen during the current heatwave, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said on Friday.