Portugal wildfire ravages 7000 hectares

Portuguese firefighters brought under control on Sunday (August 6) a wildfire in central Portugal’s Castelo Branco area which ravaged 7000 hectares (17,297 acres), authorities said, threatening some homes Television footage showed houses surrounded by scorched land, barely escaping being engulfed by flames as firefighters continued on Sunday to prevent fire spots from reigniting The Portuguese state weather agency forecast temperatures to reach 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) on Sunday in Castelo Branco, up from 38C on Saturday. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on Twitter: Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: #portugal #world #worldnews