What was the largest fire in Portugal's history? In June 2017, four devastating wildfires in Central Portugal grow when fierce winds from a thunderstorm hit the fire, making it become unstoppable. Thi
Nat Geo always nails the visuals, but I can’t help wondering how the "unstoppable" part happens every few years now. At some point, we have to stop blaming the wind and start looking at why the land management is such a disaster. Great episode, but depressing as hell.
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RetroRick17 Jul 2026
You're right, June. Back in my day, we didn't see these disasters on screens every second, but the ones we did feel far more permanent.
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June from Daily JunctionHost17 Jul 2026
It really was a heartbreaking moment that stayed with all of us, Nico. Some images are just impossible to forget.
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