Firefighters gained control over some of the dozens of wildfires scorching Portugal on Wednesday, as fears mounted that weather conditions could further fan the flames.

Hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires across Portugal as extreme heat and strong winds threaten to worsen the situation. The entire country remains on high alert due to a “maximum or very high” fire risk,

Video. Portugal is battling multiple wildfires in its northern and central regions, as high temperatures and strong winds continue to hamper firefighting efforts across the country.