From the 14th to the 22nd of August, the helicopter crews carried out 327 water bombings. In addition, “the teams have always been on the ground and have done everything to contain the flames, protect the population, their property, and our heritage.” Said a statement by the Civil Protection. During…
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The President of the Regional Government believes that the region’s firefighting strategy has been a “success.” Speaking to JM, he considers that the opposition is “trying to find flaws” that do not exist, stressing that “fires cannot be put out on the internet.” Concluding, he said: “No one is dead…
The Municipality of Machico, in Madeira, will maintain the traditional Fechos Festival, which will be lit on Saturday night, states the Mayor, Ricardo Franco, confirming that all safety conditions are met. “The tradition of the torches is a secular event and this year will be no exception. The event will…
The two Canadair planes sent by Spain set to work quickly yesterday afternoon. The initial reconnaissance flights were first sighted at 17:09 at Pico do Areeiro, where a single aircraft was seen circling Pico do Gato, where the flames are intense, and shortly afterward, the second aircraft was seen approaching…
According to the Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds – SPEA, it will take decades for the island’s nature to recover from the fires. Thus, SPEA warns that the fires are “endangering the world’s only nesting colony of Madeiran Petrel. For this endangered seabird, the fire happened at the…
The ADN party has issued a statement proposing that a 20-year ban on construction be decreed in the burned areas. The party understands that this would protect those areas and allow their natural reestablishment. “This proposal arises from the urgent need to ensure environmental recovery, prevent future disasters, and ensure…
The Madeiran authorities said they were completely unaware of any attempt by Spain to help with the fires. It was alleged that the Spanish authorities were sending two Canadair planes to support our firefighters. Sources contacted by JM guarantee that both the central government and the Autonomous Region have not…
The access road to Pico do Areeiro has already been closed, due to the evolution of the fire that has raged over FajĂŁ dos Cardos. According to CNN and RTP, circulation on the road is prohibited, as the flames have evolved upwards, thus reaching the high areas. The wind has…
Recalling that “the municipalities of Ribeira Brava and Câmara de Lobos have faced great challenges caused by the fires that have ravaged the Region, devastating vast forest areas and endangering the populations and their property, Public Security Police (PSP), has issued a statement confirming that it has “committed numerous human…
The President of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira defends the need for explanations from the Regional Government in Parliament about the fires. The statement by JosĂ© Manuel Rodrigues was made this afternoon and confirms a position that diverges from what has been the official speech of the President of Madeira…
Although the pedestrian routes are closed, several tourists continue to ignore the signage, climb barriers, and continue walking, oblivious to the danger they are putting themselves and others in. In the mountainous regions of Ponta do Sol, where the mayor has been following the evolution of the flames, the passage…
A fire situation report was released at 20:00, confirming that the fire that started on Wednesday the 14th of August in the municipality of Ribeira Brava, is still active, relentless, and has spread to the parish of Jardim da Serra, in the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, and continues to…
Despite the warnings and signs prohibiting access to the Vereda do Areeiro walking route, which is closed due to the fire, several tourists oblivious to the danger to themselves and any fire brigade personnel who might have to rescue them ignored the barrier blocking access to the trail. Please note…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) advised this morning that “for precaution and safety reasons,” some of the classified walking routes are closed due to the occurrence/progression of the forest fire in the mountain area. Here are the closed trails: PR 1 – Vereda do AreeiroPR 1.3. –…
Madeira Airport today recorded seven cancellations and 13 diverted flights between 08:00 and 20:00 due to strong wind. However, 21 flights were able to land. Until 12:00 pm, the airport was under restrictions, then normaility resumed for a couple of hours, but the situation worsened from 17:00, according to information…