Forest fire Portugal (2017-10-16)

Activation time (UTC): 2017-10-16 17:26:00

Event time (UTC): 2017-10-15 10:00:00

Event type: Wildfire (Forest fire)



Activation reason:

At least 27 people have died as a result of wildfires sparked around the country amid high temperatures and strong winds fanned by the ex-hurricane storm Ophelia on Sunday 15 of October. Hundreds of wildfires have forced residents to flee from towns and villages.



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