Portugal's interior minister resigns after dozens killed by wildfires

The Portuguese government minister in charge of emergency services has resigned after 106 people were killed in wildfires this year.

Portugal's interior minister resigns after dozens killed by wildfires
Wed, 18 Oct, 2017 - 15:28

The Portuguese government minister in charge of emergency services has resigned after 106 people were killed in wildfires this year.

The government said on its website that interior minister Constanca Urbano de Sousa has tendered her resignation and prime minister Antonio Costa has accepted it.

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