Strong winds are hampering efforts to tackle the forest fires in Portugal's central region of Viseu, as over 350 firefighters struggle to put out the flames.<br /><br />Six aircraft, including two from Spain and two from France, are being used to dump water onto affected areas.<br /><br />More than 3,000 hectares have been burnt since the blazes began on Monday, according to Mayor of Viseu Fernando Ruas.<br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/