Portuguese Fire Chief Resigns Over Handling Of Wilfires

The head of Portugal's firefighter and civil protection service resigned on Monday in response to fierce criticism of his handling of wildfires that killed 20 people and destroyed a record amount of land.
Sept. 29, 2003
The head of Portugal's firefighter and civil protection service resigned on Monday in response to fierce criticism of his handling of wildfires that killed 20 people and destroyed a record amount of land.
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