The Portuguese Met Office this morning issued the highest fire warning for Faro, Portimão, Silves, Loulé, Tavira, São Brás de Alportel and Alcoutim.

The advisory comes after as a result of prevailing weather conditions, which continue to reveal a lack of humidity, rising temperatures and blustery conditions in the evening.

Elsewhere in Portugal, a further 22 areas have been placed on maximum fire alert.