Dozens injured in Portugal wildfires as heatwave to intensify

More than 3,000 firefighters battle blazes as EU offers emergency help and temperatures could hit 43C

Wildfires in Portugal have left 29 people injured as thousands of firefighters and dozens of aircraft battle the blazes.

Authorities said 12 firefighters and 17 civilians required medical treatment for minor injuries, as reported by the Portuguese state broadcaster RTP and local media.

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