The greatest loss of life took place on a rural road in Pedrógão Grande, where 47 people died in or near their cars when a fire overtook the area; 30 people died while trapped in their vehicles while the other 17 died nearby trying to escape on foot.
Korban meninggal terbanyak terjadi di jalan pedesaan di Pedrógão Grande, di mana 47 orang meninggal dunia ketika berada dekat atau di dalam mobil mereka, ketika api menjalar area; 30 orang meninggal terjebak dalam kendaraan mereka, ketika 17 orang meninggal dunia dan mencoba untuk melarikan diri.