Leiria
Britishnoun
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Sara Francisco, 24, from Leiria, in central Portugal, said: "I feel this thing that happened was important to make us be more aware and be more conscious about our habits."
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2025
The Leiria was decimated by wildfires in 2017, and the interstitial titles — “Slash and Burn,” “Charred,” and so on — make it clear that a blaze is coming for everyone.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2023
In Portugal's central Leiria district, tired firefighters battled to control blazes that have been fanned by strong winds.
From Reuters ● Jul. 14, 2022
More than 800 firefighters still fought on in the Leiria district, where Bemposta is located, on Thursday morning.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 14, 2022
Excursion to Cintra on the 14th. 15th.—Dined with Pinto Basto and met Fonseca. 16th, to Caldas. 17th, to Alcobaça; then drove on to Batalha, and slept at Leiria.
From Memoirs of the Life and Correspondence of Henry Reeve, C.B., D.C.L. In Two Volumes. Volume II. by John Knox Laughton
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