Dozens killed as forest fire rages in Portugal

Portugal is investigating the cause of a devastating forest fire that claimed the lives of at least 62 people over the weekend as firefighters continue to battle wildfires across the country

More than 1,600 firefighters using 500 vehicles combating more than a dozen blazes across Portugal

Road between Figueiro dos Vinhos and Castanheira de Pera: 30 people die trapped in their cars – 17 others killed while trying to escape on foot

Nodeirinho: 11 die next to IC8 motorway

Active fires as of Jun 19

CASTELLO
BRANCO
LEIRIA
Ansiao
Pedrógão Grande
Castanheira de Pera
Figueiro dos Vinhos
COÍMBRA
N236
IC8
A13
2.5 miles
4km

SPAIN
PORTUGAL
Lisbon
Detail map

Sources: Fogos.pt, Wire agencies
Picture: Getty Images