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Interior Rural: Strategic Priorities

Diário de Viseu29 August 2026 at 09:00

For the populations of the Rural Interior, the strategic priority during the hot days of summer 2026 is not to be threatened again by devastating agroforestry fires. The article addresses the concerns of communities living in these regions during the hottest season of the year. The reference to fires indicates that these populations have already been affected by previous rural fire episodes. The title "Strategic Priorities" suggests that plans are being defined to face this seasonal threat.

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