17 June 14.43
The fire begins with a lightning strike near the village of Escalos Fundeiros
At least 47 people are believed to have died on a nine-mile (15km) stretch of the N-236 while attempting to flee in their cars
Active
fires
Castanheira
de Pêra
Escalos Fundeiros
Figueiró
dos Vinhos
Lisbon
5 km
5 miles
Dark areas show where the fire spread
Castanheira de Pera
Albufeira da Barragem do Cabril
Figueiró
dos Vinhos
At least 47 people are believed to have died on a nine-mile (15km) stretch of the N-236 while attempting to flee in their cars
Castanheira
de Pêra
17 June 14.43
The fire begins with a lightning strike near the village of Escalos Fundeiros
Active
fires
Figueiró
dos Vinhos
Alvaiázere
Lisbon
Sertã
5 km
5 miles
Dark areas show where the fire spread
Castanheira de Pera
Albufeira da Barragem do Cabril
Figueiró dos Vinhos