٠٠:٠٠:٥٩Firefighters continued to battle fierce blazes in Aveiro on Tuesday, as Portugal saw the death toll from the wildfires rise to seven, with more than 50 injured.
Footage shows the flames advancing in the forests, with thick smoke billowing into the sky. Firefighters and locals are seen working to extinguish the fire.
Authorities reported 54 fires, most in the north of the country, with over 5,300 emergency personnel involved in the operation. Three firefighters were among those killed.
The combination of high temperatures and strong winds have made the relief effort 'very complex', according to national civil protection commander Andre Fernandes. Temperatures have exceeded 30°C (86°F). Roads and railway lines have also been blocked, disrupting transportation in the region.
Firefighters continue battling wildfires as deadly blazes rage across Portugal
Firefighters continued to battle fierce blazes in Aveiro on Tuesday, as Portugal saw the death toll from the wildfires rise to seven, with more than 50 injured.
Footage shows the flames advancing in the forests, with thick smoke billowing into the sky. Firefighters and locals are seen working to extinguish the fire.
Authorities reported 54 fires, most in the north of the country, with over 5,300 emergency personnel involved in the operation. Three firefighters were among those killed.
The combination of high temperatures and strong winds have made the relief effort 'very complex', according to national civil protection commander Andre Fernandes. Temperatures have exceeded 30°C (86°F). Roads and railway lines have also been blocked, disrupting transportation in the region.
Firefighters continued to battle fierce blazes in Aveiro on Tuesday, as Portugal saw the death toll from the wildfires rise to seven, with more than 50 injured.
Footage shows the flames advancing in the forests, with thick smoke billowing into the sky. Firefighters and locals are seen working to extinguish the fire.
Authorities reported 54 fires, most in the north of the country, with over 5,300 emergency personnel involved in the operation. Three firefighters were among those killed.
The combination of high temperatures and strong winds have made the relief effort 'very complex', according to national civil protection commander Andre Fernandes. Temperatures have exceeded 30°C (86°F). Roads and railway lines have also been blocked, disrupting transportation in the region.