Expert Carlos Trindade states that the lower number of burnt area this year is due to a "relatively calm summer" and "luck for politicians," although he notes that the situation can change at any moment. The statement comes in the context of an analysis of the fire season results in Portugal.
Politicians Montenegro and Hugo Soares praised the Government's preparation for fires, acknowledging the efforts made in prevention and firefighting. This position contrasts with the more cautious view of the specialist.
The article suggests that, despite the praise for government preparation, external factors such as favorable weather conditions likely contributed significantly to the positive results of this season.
Carlos Trindade warns that the situation can change rapidly, maintaining a less optimistic perspective on the sustainability of the results achieved.
