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Portugal Fires

Portugal fires

FIREFIGHTERS IN PORTUGAL are battling to control wildfires which are spreading across the north of the country. Fire has also struck at the national park in the centre of Portugal. Weeks of dry weather has left forests vulnerable to flames and Portuguese authorities said over 600 firefighters are tackling 29 wildfires. Twelve people have been arrested by police investigating the cause of the fires.