In pictures: Portugal forest fire
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Portugal is observing three days of mourning for dozens of victims of a forest fire in the central forested region of Pedrógão Grande.
The wildfire seen in Penela, near Coimbra. The blaze is thought to have been started by a lightning strike.
Many of the dead were found inside cars as they tried to flee.
The prime minister has warned the death toll could rise.
Hundreds of firefighters are continuing to tackle the blaze on several fronts.
Spain and France have sent aircraft to help combat the fire
A firefighting plane passes smoke after picking up water from the Zezere river.
Firefighters pause as the wildfire continues behind them
The fire has been a harrowing ordeal for the residents.
Portugal's prime minister said it was "the greatest tragedy we have seen in recent years".
Eduardo Abreu (R) and Luisilda Malheiro, both 62, lost almost all of the animals on their farm in Figueiro dos Vinhos.
The area affected by the fire is about 200km (125 miles) north-east of the capital, Lisbon.
- Published18 June 2017
- Published18 June 2017
