In Portugal, forest fires are spreading and the fire service is struggling to get the situation under control, BBC reports.

The fire, which started in Odemira, southern Portugal, started on Sunday. 800 firefighters participated in the extinguishing work in the area and nine firefighters were injured. The fire spread to the Algarve, one of Portugal's most important tourist regions. 

So far, the fire has destroyed 6,700 hectares of land. 

19 villages, four tourist facilities and a campsite have had to be evacuated.

At least nine firefighters have been injured.

Source: Aftonbladet.se