OLIVEIRA DO HOSPITAL, Portugal (Reuters) - After devastating wildfires swept across Portugal's interior in 2017, killing at least 116 people, authorities are pinning their hopes on youngsters to tackle future catastrophes and protect isolated populations.
Last year's fires were the worst natural disaster in Portugal's modern history, prompting efforts to step up fire prevention measures and increase preparedness by firefighters.
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