Photo Story: Forest fire in Guarda, Portugal

A fireman fights a forest fire in Benespera, Guarda, northern Portugal,. 325 operational, 96 vehicles and 4 airplanes are fighting the forest fire.

Via EPA-EFE/MIGUEL PEREIRA DA SILVA

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