World on fire.

And this is literally the case!

So, I have told that I am portuguese. I'm from the south of Portugal, from a really nice, small town.

As you have been feeling it, here in the UK it has been very hot these past few weeks, which is very unusual - can't remember a summer here, since I moved, where it was such a nice weather for so long - but I guess the global warming is becoming a reality faster than anyone could believe.

The fact is, Portugal is known for being very hot and having a great weather all year around and, in my area, the weather tend to be especially hot during summer time. Because of it, every year we have to deal to fires, natural ones and not so natural.

At this moment, there is a small village called Monchique close to my city that has been fighting against the flames for the past five days. Some people have lost their homes, the firemen have been working non stop and there are people coming from other parts of the country and even from other countries to help out.

But, up until now it has not been enough and all the help is welcome - water, food and other supplies for the people who lost everything, for the firemen who are exhausted and also for the animals that live in the wild parts but also the domestic ones.

It is a very sad moment for Portugal once again, there is so much to be done to prevent this events to happen and everyone is to blame for this, not just the government.

If you are on holidays in Algarve - you must have heard of the situation - or if  you are somewhere and can help, please do so. Today this people and animals need your help, tomorrow you may need theirs.

Thank you.