Qualle1 1,385 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Forest fires kill 62 in central Portugal The death toll in forest fires in Portugal has risen to 62, officials say. The majority died while trying to flee the Pedrógão Grande area, 50 km (30 miles) south-east of Coimbra, in their cars, according to the government. Several fire fighters are reported to be among about those injured. "Unfortunately this seems to be the greatest tragedy we have seen in recent years in terms of forest fires," said Prime Minister Antonio Costa. The death toll could rise further, he said. Secretary of State for the Interior Jorge Gomes earlier said that three people died from smoke inhalation and 16 died in their cars on the road linking Figueiró dos Vinhos to Castanheira de Pera. About 60 forest fires broke out across the country overnight, with 1,700 firefighters working to put them out. The flames spread "with great violence" on four fronts, Mr Gomes said. Spain has sent two water-bombing planes to help tackle the fires. It is not yet known what caused the fire, which has also burnt down houses in the area. However Mr Costa said dry thunderstorms could have been one possible cause. Portugal has been experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures over 40 C in some areas. Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-40316934 Horrible! MAKE LOVE NOT WAR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrelevant 20,293 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Hope everybody else is alright and no one else gets killed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 78,890 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 That is so terrifying. Even with all the resources you just can't escape, a nightmare Rest In Peace to all those who died, and I'm praying no one else gets caught in that hell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iAstroLeo 14,452 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 This is so sad. I live 80 kms from the fire and outside is so dark, you can only smell smoke.. I can't even imagine what the people who live nearby are really feeling.. I can't even open my windows because ashes come in, I hope this ends quickly Also, I've heard the fire was started because of dry thunderstorms Last night the number of deaths were 19, but 16 of those people died charred in their cars trying to escape the fires.. damn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey 3,017 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Qualle1 said: and 16 died in their cars on the road linking Figueiró dos Vinhos to Castanheira de Pera It moves that fast!? "I am the world's greatest person that does not want to let people into the country."—US President Donald J. Trump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost in limbo 6,035 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 No words I live far, but now remembering last years´ fires, it could spread more RIP all victims of it and my biggest condolences to their families this is the state of grace, this is the worthwhile fight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qualle1 1,385 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 German media is reporting, that the death toll has risen to 43! May all of the victims rest in peace... MAKE LOVE NOT WAR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iAstroLeo 14,452 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Just now, Qualle1 said: German media is reporting, that the death toll has risen to 43! May all of the victims rest in peace... Portuguese television talks now in 57 deaths and 59 injured Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qualle1 1,385 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 5 minutes ago, iAstroLeo said: Portuguese television talks now in 57 deaths and 59 injured OMG! What about the citizens in the little villages, that have been surrounded by the deadly fires? Are these poor people finally safe or still in danger? MAKE LOVE NOT WAR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iAstroLeo 14,452 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Qualle1 said: OMG! What about the citizens in the little villages, that have been surrounded by the deadly fires? Are these poor people safe? The problem with those little villages is that it they are mostly inhabited by old people, and they refuse to leave their homes because it is the only thing they have, so they stick around and try to do the firefighter's job. It might sound CRAZY at first, but after seeing the news, many old people said that no firefighter appeared, so they were the only ones who can save their home. Can you imagine a 70 year old woman trying to fight a fire? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takemyhand 634 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 That's only a few km from where my family lives... I hope they safe, I'm going to call them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Ambition 47,805 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 58 minutes ago, Goosey said: It moves that fast!? There's a lot of forests in Portugal and lately it's been very very hot there so I'm assuming it's possible for it to move that quickly ▌│█║▌║▌║ before I am Canadian, I am Chromatican ║▌║▌║█│▌ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Ambition 47,805 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 This happens so often now Every time I go to Portugal over the summer, I always see fires in the mountains, it's horrible! RIP to the many lives that were lost. ▌│█║▌║▌║ before I am Canadian, I am Chromatican ║▌║▌║█│▌ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dit 46,738 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Rest in peace to all the victims...this is truly heartbreaking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qualle1 1,385 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 62 people dead... MAKE LOVE NOT WAR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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