41 Killed, 71 Injured In Portugal Wildfires

The number of people killed in Portugal’s wildfires since Sunday has risen to 41, with 71 other people injured, authorities said, warning that the toll … Continue reading 41 Killed, 71 Injured In Portugal Wildfires

By Ronke Sanya Idowu

Updated October 17, 2017

A firefighter observes the flames while trying to extinguish a fire in Cabanoes near Louzan as wildfires continue to rage in Portugal on October 16, 2017. PHOTO: Francisco LEONG / AFP

The number of people killed in Portugal’s wildfires since Sunday has risen to 41, with 71 other people injured, authorities said, warning that the toll is likely to increase.

“We’ve gone from 37 dead to 41,” civil protection agency spokeswoman Patricia Gaspar told AFP on Tuesday.

Of the 71 injured, 16 are in serious condition, she added.

AFP