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1. Portugal asks the European Union for help to fight large wildfires in the northern region of the country.
   2024-09-16 18:13:19 (First version)
2. Portugal asks the European Union for help to fight large wildfires in the northern and central region of the country.
   2024-09-16 20:13:12 (Update)
3. Portugal asks the European Union for help to fight large wildfires in the northern and central regions of the country.
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