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Officials describe as the "greatest wildfire tragedy of recent years."
The government has declared three days of mourning.
At least 54 people were injured in the fire. Four firefighters are in critical condition, according to Paulo Santos, an operations and emergencies official with the National Relief Operations Command in Lisbon.
Residents in the town of Pedrogao Grande had to flee the area to avoid the fire.
Authorities said the number of victims may increase as fire officials inspect the villages affected.
More than 700 firefighters and other emergency responders are fighting the fire.
"We express our condolences to those that have lost loved ones," said Christos Stylianides of the European Commission. "The EU is fully ready to help. All will be done to assist the authorities and people of Portugal at this time of need."
Pope Francis prayed for the victims during his weekly prayer on Sunday.
"I express my closeness with the dear Portuguese people for the devastating fire that is affecting the forests around Pedrogao Grande, causing many deaths and injuries. We pray in silence," the Pope said.
27 Entries
Blizard W.
June 30, 2017
My heart weighs heavily for all the families that has suffered in this tragic day. May you recover strength, endurance and peace knowing that our Almighty Heavenly Father of tender mercies has sent our Savior Jesus Christ to soon, "bind up the brokenhearted and to comfort all who mourn." (Isa. 61:1,2)
June 27, 2017
May you find peace in knowing that many are thinking of you and rely on our Heavenly Father for strength through prayer.
June 23, 2017
There are no words to express how heartbreaking this is for us. We can only imagine the how hard this is for you. The loving memories of our beloved ones last for ever. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May our Heavenly Father, who is the God of all comfort, grant you of His strength to help you endure this difficult moments - for He will become a secure refuge for the oppressed, A secure refuge in times of distress.
Mary Byrne and Family
June 23, 2017
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved ones rest in peace.
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Valenda Newell
June 20, 2017
MAY all the families of the departed find harmony and calmness throughout the days ahead, we pray that all will bounce back from this terrible loss......MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES
June 19, 2017
May God comfort your hearts and help you through the difficult days ahead. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
Yvonne Lowery
June 19, 2017
May the God of peace comfort the family's of the Portugal forest fire. Know to that the love and memories will last forever as long as there in the heart your heart.
Maria
June 19, 2017
Descanse em paz, Deus esteja com voce.
Jolene
June 19, 2017
What a tragic loss for the people of Portugal. Please accept my deepest sympathy to the families who lost their loved ones in the fire. My own son is a firefighter so I know what a difficult job they have. May we all find comfort in knowing that God cares and will remember our loved ones whom we have lost. Hosea 13:14 tells us God will redeem them from the grave and from death He will recover them.
M Luna
June 19, 2017
As minhas mais profundas condolências a todos os familiares que perderam os seus ente queridos nesta tragédia. Seja consolado pela Bíblia. (Apocalipse 21:3,4)
Hale.O Cleveland
June 19, 2017
My Condolences to the family of the 60 who loss there life in the fire in Portugal,Also to the 54 injuryed ones may they have a speedy recovery.
Manuel neves
June 19, 2017
As minhas mais profundas condolências a todos os familiares que perderam os seus ente queridos nesta tragédia.
STEVEN STANCIA
June 19, 2017
prayers to SANTO CHRISTO MAY THEIR SOULS REST IN PEACE
June 19, 2017
My sincere condolences to the families and friends of the more than 60 who lost their lives and the many other injured. May you draw closer to God and each other as you cope during this difficult time (Psalms 38:14) ~ Linda, Queens, NY
AC
June 19, 2017
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May mercy and peace and love be increased to you during this sad and difficult time. Jude 2.
Sharina Brown
June 19, 2017
My deepest condolence to the families and friends. He gives power to the tired one and full might to those lacking strength. Isaiah 40:29
June 19, 2017
May God take those who perished into his kingdom and bless their loved ones who grieve for them.
Phillips
June 18, 2017
As you mourn your love ones take our Heavenly Father with you
He hears your crying and feels your pain
May you feel his loving embrace
My prayers are with you
June 18, 2017
So sorry to hear about the distress situation in Portugal. Prayers and words of comfort to the family in their grieving moments. Romans 15:4
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Glen Hausfeld
June 18, 2017
Peace.
June 18, 2017
Prayers ~
Scott Chamberland
June 18, 2017
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Edwin Swennen
June 18, 2017
To all the families and friends of the forest fire victims in Portugal ...
Diana Patton
June 18, 2017
My prayers and condolences to the families of their loved ones. May God give them strength and peace. Psalm 23.
MV
June 18, 2017
I am sorry for the great pain you are experiencing. The loss of loved ones is very difficult. Please know that you are prayed for, and cared for. Know that Almighty cares for you and will help you to endure.(23rd Psalm)
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