Firefighters help to put out a forest fire in Chaveira, Portugal July 22, 2019. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante
VILA DE REI/MACAO, Portugal (Reuters) - After more than 50 hours, firefighters were still battling a wildfire in central Portugal late on Monday, as villagers and local authorities blamed a lack of resources and government inaction for the damage caused by the flames.
So far, 39 people had been injured, including one who was in serious condition. Portugal's Civil Protection department said some villagers had been evacuated as a precaution and houses had been destroyed.
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