Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and other football stars have expressed support on social media for the firefighters and victims of the fires that have ravaged Portugal and the north of Spain over the past few days.
At least 36 people in Portugal and four in Spain have died since the fires began over the weekend.
More than 50 people have also been injured in Portugal, with 15 reported to be in a serious condition.
"Impossible to be indifferent to this tragedy," Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo tweeted. "I express my solidarity to the families and friends of the victims. My total support to the firefighters that risk their lives to help as best they can."
Celta Vigo striker and Spain international Iago Aspas, a Galician, told Cadena Ser after scoring a hat trick on his 250th appearance for his club in a 5-2 La Liga win at Las Palmas on Monday: "It's difficult to be away from Galicia at this time, it has been complicated and I can't wait to get home. Fortunately, my village was not affected but I know the situation in Vigo was terrible.
"We dedicate the victory to those that helped against the fires. A united Galicia can overcome this. All my support to my people, I believe everything will return to be how it was before."
The province of Vigo was the worst affected in northern Spain and thousands of people had to be evacuated from their homes on Sunday as fires began to burn buildings.
Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez, who was born in Vigo, said he also suffered from being away from home.
Suarez said he was "proud" of the strength and the solidarity shown by Galicians at this difficult time.
Source : Adriana Garcia of KweseESPN
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