The Integrated Communications Centre of the Regional Command for Relief Operations (CROS) received an alert today, that a 24-year-old man from Italy had fallen approximately 4 meters from the Levada das 25 Fontes, in the municipality of Calheta.
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The BVM mountain rescue and rescue team carried out a risky rescue operation this afternoon.
Madeira Airport will carry out a full-scale emergency exercise during the early hours of the 8th of November, between 01:00 and 05:00.
A source from the Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection has assured that the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) did not leave the Autonomous Region of Madeira out of a simulation
Councillors elected by the coalition "More for Porto Moniz" say that they approved, today, by the Municipal Executive, a proposal for a recommendation for compliance with the law with regard to the inspection and cleaning of land,
The Integrated Communications Centre of the Regional Command for Relief Operations (CROS) undertook an emergency call out as a tourist had fallen while walking the Levada do Alecrim.
A 38-year-old Polish citizen died today after being swept away by a wave in Poça das Lesmas while allegedly taking a photograph while in the company of his wife and child.
Strengthening the fire detection system and studying the replacement of the current helicopter with another with a higher capacity or even the acquisition of a second aerial means are the possibilities put on the table by the President of the Regional Government.
The CDS Parliamentary Group, together with local Mayors, visited the municipality of Calheta, more precisely some of the parishes most affected by last week's fires.
The National Union of Firefighters - Madeira delegation (SNBS), has expressed its full "solidarity and support for the populations affected by the fires."
The Regional Civil Protection Service, IP-RAM, informs that, at the moment, a rigorous survey of the damage caused to heritage and environmental assets is being carried out.
Yesterday saw the pre-trial of a 45-year-old man caught trying to start a fire. The alleged Prazeres arsonist was holding a blowtorch and a machete in his hands, while a can of petrol stood next to him when the Judicial Police caught him in a surprise raid.
Miguel Albuquerque said today that the authorities are already surveying the damage caused by the fires of the last few days, which hit Ribeira Brava, Calheta, Porto Moniz, and Câmara de Lobos.
The Judiciary Police has already detained one of the suspects believed to have started the fires in Calheta.
Calheta City Hall is providing temporary shelter at the Prazeres Pavilion.