Portugal wildfire update: 1 dead, 28 injured as blaze continues to burn

A wildfire in southern Portugal has killed one person and injured 28 others, as it continues to burn for a fourth day.

The fire broke out on Saturday in the Castro Marim region of the Algarve, and has since spread to the neighbouring municipality of Tavira.

More than 1,000 firefighters are battling the blaze, which is being fanned by strong winds and high temperatures.

The victim was a 74-year-old man who died in hospital after suffering burns and smoke inhalation.

The injured include four firefighters, two of whom are in a serious condition.

The fire has destroyed several homes and businesses, and has forced the evacuation of thousands of people.

The authorities have declared a state of emergency in the affected area, and the military has been deployed to help fight the fire.

The fire is the latest in a series of wildfires that have hit Portugal this summer, as the country experiences its worst drought in decades.

The drought has left the vegetation tinder-dry and highly flammable, making it difficult to control fires once they start.

The authorities have urged people to be cautious and to follow fire safety advice.

The Portuguese government has also requested help from the European Union, and several countries have sent firefighters and aircraft to assist in the effort to contain the blaze.

The fire is a reminder of the devastating impact that wildfires can have on people and the environment.

It is important to take steps to prevent wildfires, and to be prepared to evacuate if a fire does occur.