Death toll climbs in Portugal's forest fires

A woman reacts to a fire in Pampilhosa da Serra, central Portugal

A woman reacts to a fire in Pampilhosa da Serra, central Portugal Source: AAP

The death toll from forest fires in the Portuguese region of Pedrogao Grande has climbed.


The forest fire that started over the weekend is still raging, and has killed at least 62 people, many dying in their cars as they tried to flee.


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