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Portugal study links wildfire and flood risks in the Pinhal Interior

Research from Portugal's Pinhal Interior examines how fire and flooding can form part of the same hazard cycle. The report describes compounded disaster risks rather than a newly reported emergency.

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Combined hazards can complicate prevention, recovery and land-use planning in fire-prone regions.

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  1. Fire and floods are usually treated as separate hazards. Portugal's Pinhal Interior shows why they are part of the same cycle ↗theconversation.com · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC

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