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Foreign Office urgent warning to Portugal travellers as three die in fire outbreak

UK officials issue alert as more than 5,000 firefighters have been tackling wildfires that Portugal's Prime Minister has said are 'raging across the country' - www.express.co.uk

A man tries desperately to stop a fire in Portugal The Foreign Office this afternoon issued an urgent alert for anyone travelling to Portugal. The country has been hit by a lethal outbreak of blazes which have left at least three dead. The government in Portugal has issued a state of alert, and appealed to other countries to help them fight the multiple fires.

In an update today the Foreign Office said: "There are currently a significant number of forest fires burning in several parts of Portugal. The Portuguese government has declared a state of Alert until 11:59pm on Thursday 19 September. Access to forests and activities in rural areas may be restricted.

Roads may be closed due to smoke and ash. "The situation is fast-moving and could change rapidly. Keep.

.. Ben Hurst.