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In Portugal, a forest fire rages in 190-150 kilometers from Lisbon. It began in the province of Pedrogan-Grandi. And although 692 firefighters and 224 units of equipment are involved in extinguishing, the situation can not be controlled, a strong squally wind and heat over 40 degrees.
Electricity in the village of Pedrogan-Grandi, emergency mode. The President of Portugal Marcelo Rebele de Souza.
Local residents try to leave the area of ??fires by cars. On the eve of it was known about the 19 dead. However, on Sunday, news came that victims were already 57, more than 60 people were injured. 16 people were caught by fire on the road between Figueiro-dos-Vinyush and Chestnanteira di Pera. They died in their cars.
The press attache of the Russian Embassy in Portugal, Alexander Bryantsev, said: "We are in contact with the Portuguese authorities to find out whether there are any Russian citizens among the victims. At the moment there is no such information ".