For what reason there was a wreck yet it is not known. As reported by the local newspaper DN, the incident occurred in the municipality of Pedrogan-Grandi.

Here the plane extinguished the fire from the air. Information about the victims as a result of the disaster and details of what happened is not yet available.

However, according to local authorities, the death toll from forest fires in Leiria County has increased to 64 people. In addition, about 135 people are injured.

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, it was previously known that during the forest fires in Portugal, 121 civilians were injured, 13 firefighters and one military. According to physicians, the majority received minor injuries, and 28 people went to hospitals. The rest received medical care on the spot.