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Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year

2023-08-08 13:25
Temperatures in excess of 40C are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula this week.
Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year

Firefighters in Portugal are battling to contain wildfires engulfing thousands of hectares amid soaring temperatures.

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...