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    Huge forest fires in Portugal kill more than 60 people mostly in cars trying to flee the inferno

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    Post by Lobo Sun 18 Jun 2017, 3:16 pm

    Huge forest fires in Portugal kill more than 60 people mostly in cars trying to flee the inferno (videos and pictures)

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    Jun 18, 2017





    Huge forest fires in Portugal have killed more than 60 people.

    Many died in their cars as they fled from huge blaze amid severe heatwave on Iberian peninsula.

    At least 62 people have been killed in huge forest fires in central Portugal, many dying in their cars as they tried to flee the flames.
    Huge forest fires in Portugal kill more than 60 people mostly in cars trying to flee the inferno Portugal-fire-9Map of the forest fires in Portugal on June 17-18 2017.
    This is the greatest tragedy Portugal has experienced in recent years in terms of forest fires. The president explains, the death toll could rise. Three days of national mouring were declared.
    Huge forest fires in Portugal kill more than 60 people mostly in cars trying to flee the inferno Portugal-fireApocalyptical fire kills 62 people in Portugal.

    The actual situation

    Several hundred firefighters and 160 vehicles were dispatched late on Saturday to tackle the fire, which broke out in the municipality of Pedrógão Grande before spreading fast.
    Huge forest fires in Portugal kill more than 60 people mostly in cars trying to flee the inferno Portugal-fire-1This is the greatest tragedy for Portugal in terms of forest fires in the last several decades.
    About 60 forest fires took hold across Portugal on Saturday night, with 1,700 firefighters battling to put them out.
    Dry thunderstorms could have been the cause, according to Costa. The government said it was unlikely that the fires had been started deliberately.
    Huge forest fires in Portugal kill more than 60 people mostly in cars trying to flee the inferno Portugal-fire-2Hundreds had to flee from their homes, burning in Portugal.
    Dozens of people who fled their homes were taken in by residents of the nearby municipality of Ansião. A number of villages were affected by the main fire and evacuation procedures had been put in place for some of them.
    Huge forest fires in Portugal kill more than 60 people mostly in cars trying to flee the inferno Portugal-fire-4Many Portuguese died burning in their cars while trying to flee the wildfires in Portugal.
    The Iberian peninsular is sweltering under a severe heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40C (104F) in some regions.

    European solidarity

    Spain dispatched two water-bombing planes on Sunday morning to aid the Portuguese fire service, while France sent three aircraft.
    Huge forest fires in Portugal kill more than 60 people mostly in cars trying to flee the inferno Portugal-fire-6European countries have sent canadairs to help fighting the fires.
    The Spanish prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, promised to provide any assistance necessary, tweeting: “Stunned by the tragedy in Pedrógão Grande. The Portuguese people can depend on our solidarity, support and affection.”
    The president of the European commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, tweeted: “My thoughts are with the victims in Portugal. I commend the bravery of the firefighters. EU civil protection mechanism activated and will help.”
    Huge forest fires in Portugal kill more than 60 people mostly in cars trying to flee the inferno Portugal-fire-7Deadly wildfires in Portugal
    In Rome, Pope Francis led thousands of people in silent prayer for the victims of what he called the “devastating fire” in Portugal, while the Portuguese football team offered its “deepest sympathies to the families, friends and loved ones of the victims of the fires”.
     
    A burning hell is currently sweeping across Portugal. via The Guardian
    http://strangesounds.org/2017/06/huge-forest-fires-in-portugal-kill-more-than-60-people-mostly-in-cars-fleeing-inferno-videos-and-pictures.html
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