Wildfire in Portugal

People stand next to the fire before being evacuated at the village of Monchique, in southern Portugal’s Algarve region, Sunday, Aug. 5 2018.

(Javier Fergo / AP)

Associated Press

Aug. 6, 2018 5:42 AM PT

A multi-day wildfire along the southern coast of Portugal threatened to engulf a hillside town overnight, as sweltering weather continued in Europe.

A firefighter works on an active fire on a hillside outside the village of Monchique, in southern Portugal’s Algarve region, Monday, Aug. 6, 2018.

(Javier Fergo / AP)

A man who fainted from smoke inhalation is attended by medical staff at the village of Monchique, in southern Portugal’s Algarve region, Monday, Aug. 6, 2018.

(Javier Fergo / AP)

Mr Harris, originally from Devon, UK, returns to his burned permanent home near the village of Monchique, in southern Portugal’s Algarve region, Monday, Aug. 6, 2018.

(Javier Fergo / AP)