Portugal declares state of calamity as wildfires rage on

More than 100 wildfires stretched thousands of firefighters to the limit in northern Portugal on Wednesday, with seven deaths since the worst spate of fires in recent years spread out of control over the weekend.

Portugal declares state of calamity as wildfires rage on
A view of a burning area during a wildfire is seen in Sao Pedro do Sul, Portugal.

More than 100 wildfires stretched thousands of firefighters to the limit in northern Portugal on Wednesday, with seven deaths since the worst spate of fires in recent years spread out of control over the weekend.