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Portugal battles wildfires as temperatures soar – BBC News


Firefighters in Portugal are fighting to contain wildfires engulfing thousands of hectares as temperatures soar.

Around 800 personnel attended a fire near the southern town of Odemira overnight on Monday, with more than 1,400 people having to evacuate.

At least nine firefighters have been injured tackling the fires.

Temperatures in excess of 40C (104F) are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula this week.

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