Apocalyptic Fires Incinerate Victims Fleeing in their Cars

Many killed or injured in forest fires near Coimbra, Portugal

Dozens of people were killed and dozens more injured while trying to flee forest fire in Portugal.

Most of the victims were incinerated in their cars while trying to flee an apocalyptic blaze in Pedrógão Grande area, about 50 km  southeast of Coimbra, Portuguese authorities said.

“This is the greatest disaster we have experienced in recent years in terms of forest fires,” said the prime minister.

The casualty toll currently stands at 65 dead and about 70 injured.

About 80 forest fires have broken out across Portugal since Friday.