Portuguese Focus 丨 Portugal's more than 70 % of forest fires this year originated from negligence or arson

Data disclosed by the Portuguese Ministry of the Interior on the 19th show that more than 70 % of Portugal's forest fires this year originated from accidental or arson. As of mid -July, more than 50 people had been arrested for arson, more than 20 more than the same period last year.

The Minister of the Interior Ruize Louis Canelro told the parliament that a investigation committee that the forest fire occurred this year was caused by accidental caused by barbecue, smoking or litting the bonfire. For natural reasons, the remaining 4%is caused by agricultural machinery.

According to Clearo, the government has vigorously strengthened forest protection propaganda and safety supervision work this year. So far, more than 500 people have been found to be suspected of "having maliciousness to the forest", and about 300 people last year.

Data from the Nature and Forest Protection Research Institute of Portugal show that as of mid -July, this year's forest fire has destroyed nearly 60,000 hectares of land, which is more than twice the number of numbers last year.

The German Planning News Agency quoted the Portuguese Civil Defense Bureau. It was reported that the drought in this year, the recent high temperature weather, and the recent strong winds have increased the risk of forest fires and forest fires.

Portugal TV reported that as of the evening of the 19th, 6 large forest fires in Portugal were not extinguished, and more than 900 emergency personnel participated in the fire extinguishing.

Source 丨 CCTV News Network

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