By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – Local authorities reported on Wednesday that wildfires are continue to ravage central and northern Portugal at least seven people have been killed and more than 40 injured.
The fires destroyed dozens of homes and forced the closure of major roads and highways on Tuesday,media reported.
National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority is coordinating efforts to control four significant fire outbreaks in the Aveiro district.
The fires have spread over an area with a perimeter of 100 km.
Authorities have arrested three people in connection with the fires: two women and a man from the municipalities of Pombal, Alvaiazere, and Condeixa-a-Nova.
Portuguese government has extended the national alert level until Thursday in response to the escalating crisis.
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa with other political and religious leaders has expressed condolences and solidarity with those affected.
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