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Smoke enveloped the sports grounds of Alcains Sports Club in Castelo Branco prior to the afternoon training session on this particular Tuesday, creating a dense haze.

Recommendation for a worker radiation safety directive proposed by the Commission, addressing...
Recommendation for a worker radiation safety directive proposed by the Commission, addressing occupational hazards from ionizing radiation exposure.

Proposal sought for a directive safeguarding workers against radiation hazards from ionizing radiation sources.

Wildfires Ravage Northern and Central Portugal, but CD Alcains Persevere

Portugal is currently grappling with one of its most severe wildfire seasons on record, with the northern and central regions, including Castelo Branco, experiencing particularly intense blazes. The extreme heat and dry conditions have fueled the fires, causing significant damage across the country [3][4].

Amidst this chaos, Clube Desportivo de Alcains (CD Alcains), a football club based in Alcains, Castelo Branco district, has shown resilience. Despite the wildfires near their training facilities, the team managed to carry on with their training session at the António Coelho Trigueiros de Aragão Sports Field.

Last season, CD Alcains finished in 13th place in the Portuguese Championship's Series C with 18 points, a far cry from Benfica Castelo Branco, who avoided relegation with 34 points in 9th place.

Reports from Desporto ao Minuto suggest that the training session for CD Alcains proceeded without major issues, despite the thick cloud of smoke that enveloped the sports facilities due to the wildfires. The team continued their training session, demonstrating an admirable spirit of determination.

Images from the training session show the team battling against the backdrop of the wildfires, a testament to their unwavering commitment to their sport. It is worth noting that no explicit evidence or reportage directly links the wildfires to any impact on CD Alcains at this time.

As Portugal continues to battle the wildfires, CD Alcains stands as a beacon of resilience, demonstrating that even in the face of adversity, the show must go on.

References:

  1. Portugal's Wildfire Season 2025: A Catastrophe in the Making
  2. Portugal's Record-Breaking Heatwave Fuels Wildfires
  3. Wildfires Ravage Central Portugal, Thousands Evacuated
  4. Portugal Wildfires: Thousands Flee as Blazes Rage
  5. EU Wildfire Season 2025: Nearly 10,000 km² Burned Across the EU

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