Photo story: Forest fire in Portugal

A fireman battles with a forest fire at the village of Travasso, Agueda, Portugal.

About 52 firemen, 15 land vehicles and 5 helicopters and airplanes are fighting with the fire.

Photo: EPA-EFE/PAULO NOVAIS

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