Portuguese Firefighters Protest for Better Labor Conditions Outside Parliament

Hundreds of firefighters in full gear demand improved pay and working hours following recent wildfire battles.

Hundreds of Portuguese firefighters gathered outside the national parliament in Lisbon on Wednesday.
Protestors, wearing full firefighting gear, occupied the steps of the Assembleia da Republica.
The demonstration was organized by a national firefighting union to demand better pay and working hours.
Firefighters used smoke canisters, flares, and sirens to draw attention to their cause.
The protest follows a challenging period where firefighters battled extensive wildfires last month.