Population of Carrazeda de Ansiães contests fight against large wildfire and demands compensation for damages
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Population of Carrazeda de Ansiães contests fight against large wildfire and demands compensation for damages

SIC Notícias26 August 2026 at 13:49

The residents of Carrazeda de Ansiães are indignant about how the major wildfire that hit the region was fought, criticizing failures in the coordination of operations despite the resources mobilized. A petition is already circulating to demand accountability and compensatory measures for the damages caused.

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