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Portugal lives a fiery nightmare for more than 20 days and is the country of the European Union with the largest burning regions this year.
The crisis imposed an extraordinary cabinet on Thursday.
Prime Minister Luis Monteneagro introduced 45 meters approved to support areas and people affected by forest fires.
“Financial support for families for expenses necessary for their viability, when they prove their financial need and support for the restoration of private houses, with a full subsidy of up to 250,000 euros,” the Prime Minister said.
The set of measures also includes various support measures for affected enterprises and tax measures. Fires caused a wave of criticism against the government. The vacation of Montenegro caused strong attacks on him.
“If at some moment there was an idea that this monitoring was not so close, intense and deep, I can only regret that this happened,” the Prime Minister Portuguese said.
At least two fires remain active in this area, when the land and air firefighters fight the flame, while producing strong winds that make it difficult to work.
About 2000 employees are on the fronts. Luis Montenegro also said that he had talked with the president of the European Commission, which had already demonstrated the readiness of the trade union to finance the restoration of the country through the European Social Fund.