Portugal has been rocked by a deadly 'fire tornado' as wildfires sweep the country Firefighters attempt to contain a wildfire in Portugal (Image: Getty)

Chilling photos have captured the terrifying moment a fire tornado violently erupted in Portugal , leaving a path of destruction behind. Wildfires are raging across various parts of Europe as an intense heatwave grips the continent, pushing temperatures above 40C. ‌

Portugal's northern region of Aguiar de Beira, increasingly popular with tourists, is one of the areas hit hardest. A fire tornado tore through the region, incinerating everything in its path and causing widespread damage. ‌

Fire tornados, which form when the air around a fire spins into a vortex due to intense heat, are rare. ‌

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