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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Two firefighters are dead and three left fighting for their lives after truck crashed while rushing to battle blaze
Two firefighters have been killed and three are fighting for their lives after their truck crashed into a ravine. The tragic incident occurred in Portugal around 7pm on Sunday in the village of São Francisco de Assis as the crew rushed to tackle a blaze in Quinta do Campo, Fundão. The vehicle veered off the road and plunged into the steep valley. One injured firefighter was airlifted by a helicopter. A total of 26 operators rushed to the scene and were supported by nine vehicles and an aircraft, according to the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC). Teams from the Covilhã and Fundão Volunteer Firefighters, the National Republican Guard and the National Institute of Medical Emergency were also deployed. AENPC paid tribute to the firefighters: 'It is never enough to emphasize the commitment, altruism and professionalism with which, every day, thousands of firefighters across the country dedicate themselves, with courage and dedication, to defending the population and the forest against fires.' They also offered condolences to the families of the victims and wished for a speedy recovery to the injured. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa also spoke of on 'the tragic death' of the firefighters 'while serving the community'. For numerous days now, several thousand firefighters have been battling fires in various parts of the country. Carlos Damaso, the former mayor of the Portuguese town Guarda, died this week after trying to fight dramatic wildfires which have ravaged Europe including Spain and Greece. Nearly 4,000 firefighters are battling seven major fires across the country, in Tabuaço, Trancos, Sirarelhos, Sátão, Arganil, Vilarinho do Monte and Ermidas do Sado. Apocalyptic scenes show the countryside bathed in sickly red and orange. One horrifying photo taken in the Sernancelhe district of Viseu, Portugal, shows a raging inferno and dark clouds of smoke threatening to completely submerge a house in flames. Firefighters in Spain and Greece continued to battle Friday on a public holiday in all three countries as persistent hot, dry conditions challenged efforts to contain the blazes.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Two firefighters dead & three fighting for life after truck skids off road & plunges into ravine while on emergency call
FIRE TRAGEDY Two firefighters dead & three fighting for life after truck skids off road & plunges into ravine while on emergency call TWO firefighters have been killed and three left fighting for life after their truck skidded off the road and plunged into a ravine while on an emergency call in Portugal. The horrific accident happened around 7pm on Sunday in the village of São Francisco de Assis as the crew rushed to tackle a blaze in Quinta do Campo, Fundão. 1 Two firefighters were killed and three injured in a fire engine crash in Portugal Credit: SIC The fire engine veered off the road and crashed into a ravine, leaving devastation in its wake. One of the injured firefighters had to be airlifted by helicopter to Coimbra, SIC Notícias reports. According to the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC), 26 operators were mobilized to the accident scene, supported by nine vehicles and an aircraft. Teams from the Covilhã and Fundão Volunteer Firefighters, the National Republican Guard (GNR), and the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM) were also deployed. In a statement, ANEPC paid tribute: "It is never enough to emphasize the commitment, altruism and professionalism with which, every day, thousands of firefighters across the country dedicate themselves, with courage and dedication, to defending the population and the forest against fires." The force offered condolences to the families of the victims and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa also expressed his sorrow, lamenting "the tragic death" of a firefighter "while serving the community" in the battle against rural fires. The head of state highlighted the sacrifice of firefighters nationwide, noting the crash came after "10 days of uninterrupted donation without limits of time and space" by those on the frontlines. Portugal is battling hundreds of raging wildfires that have swept across the country in recent weeks, part of a wave of deadly blazes scorching southern Europe. Terrifying footage even showed a rare fire tornado erupting in the northern region of Aguiar de Beira, underlining the extreme conditions firefighters are facing. Just weeks ago, a former mayor of Vila Franca do Deão lost his life fighting the flames — bringing the death toll from this year's fires in Portugal to three. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Two firefighters dead & three fighting for life after truck skids off road & plunges into ravine while on emergency call
FIRE TRAGEDY Two firefighters dead & three fighting for life after truck skids off road & plunges into ravine while on emergency call Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO firefighters have been killed and three left fighting for life after their truck skidded off the road and plunged into a ravine while on an emergency call in Portugal. The horrific accident happened around 7pm on Sunday in the village of São Francisco de Assis as the crew rushed to tackle a blaze in Quinta do Campo, Fundão. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Two firefighters were killed and three injured in a fire engine crash in Portugal Credit: SIC The fire engine veered off the road and crashed into a ravine, leaving devastation in its wake. One of the injured firefighters had to be airlifted by helicopter to Coimbra, SIC Notícias reports. According to the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC), 26 operators were mobilized to the accident scene, supported by nine vehicles and an aircraft. Teams from the Covilhã and Fundão Volunteer Firefighters, the National Republican Guard (GNR), and the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM) were also deployed. In a statement, ANEPC paid tribute: "It is never enough to emphasize the commitment, altruism and professionalism with which, every day, thousands of firefighters across the country dedicate themselves, with courage and dedication, to defending the population and the forest against fires." The force offered condolences to the families of the victims and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa also expressed his sorrow, lamenting "the tragic death" of a firefighter "while serving the community" in the battle against rural fires. The head of state highlighted the sacrifice of firefighters nationwide, noting the crash came after "10 days of uninterrupted donation without limits of time and space" by those on the frontlines. Portugal is battling hundreds of raging wildfires that have swept across the country in recent weeks, part of a wave of deadly blazes scorching southern Europe. Terrifying footage even showed a rare fire tornado erupting in the northern region of Aguiar de Beira, underlining the extreme conditions firefighters are facing. Just weeks ago, a former mayor of Vila Franca do Deão lost his life fighting the flames — bringing the death toll from this year's fires in Portugal to three. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
