Portugal faces severe forest fires near Odemira, threatening the Algarve tourist region amidst its third heatwave this year. Fueled by strong winds, the fire has devoured 6,700 hectares, leading to the evacuation of over 1,400 people from 19 villages and several accommodations. Nine firefighters are injured. Sections of major roads have closed, and 16 firefighting aircraft have been deployed. Temperatures on the Iberian Peninsula are expected to exceed 40°C this week.
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