58 Killed By Wildfires In Portugal

At least 58 people have been killed by wildfires raging across central Portugal. As many as six hundred firefighters have been trying to tackle the deadly blaze. Sixteen of those killed died in their cars as the fires swept across roads in the wooded region.

Officials say firefighters are having difficulties tackling the wildfire because of its intensity. Authorities have not determined the cause, but recent high temperatures may have contributed.

Spanish rescue workers say they will assist Portuguese firefighters in the ongoing operation. Portugal's Prime Minister called it "the biggest tragedy of human life we have known in years".