Dark Summer
Patricia Moreira
In the last decades, wildfires have become a dramatic reality in Portugal, increasingly affecting communities and landscapes.
Factors such as climate change, prolonged droughts, and poor land management practices have exacerbated the frequency and intensity of these fires.
The devastating 2017 wildfires, which claimed dozens of lives and destroyed vast areas, highlighted the urgent need for effective fire prevention strategies.
Local economies, particularly in rural areas, face significant challenges as forests burn and biodiversity declines.
As climate patterns shift, the threat of wildfires looms larger, prompting calls for sustainable practices and increased resilience to safeguard both people and nature.