Thousands evacuated as wildfires sweep towards the Algarve
Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal are battling a wildfire, which is sweeping southward towards the Algarve.
Around 1,400 people have already been evacuated from the blaze, which started on Saturday in the area of Odemira, located south of the capital Lisbon and alongThe area is just to the north of Portugal's Faro district, which is home to the Algarve - a popular summer holiday destination. The fire has spread southward towards the Algarve, helped by high temperatures and strong winds, which have complicated efforts to battle back the flames.
Around 800 firefighters are battling the blaze, which has already destroyed around 6,700 hectares of land. Odemira's mayor, Helder Guerreiro, called the situation"critical, difficult and complex" while Civil Protection commander Jose Ribeiro said there was a"lot of work" ahead to bring the wildfire under control.A total of 19 villages, four tourist accommodations and a camping site have been evacuated out of precaution.
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