Firefighters in Portugal are battling to contain wildfires engulfing thousands of hectares amid soaring temperatures.
Around 800 personnel attended a fire near the southern town of Odemira overnight on Monday, with more than 1,400 people having to evacuate.
At least nine firefighters have been injured tackling the fires.
Three major fires that scorched hundreds of hectares in Spain over the weekend have been brought under control, but weather alerts remain in place across much of the country.
The fire has so far destroyed some 16,600 acres of land, while a total of 19 villages, four tourist accommodations and a camping site have been evacuated.
The town’s mayor, Helder Guerreiro, has said the situation is “critical, difficult, and complex”.
Authorities have declared more than 120 municipalities across Portugal at maximum risk of wildfires.
