Due to the recent volcanic activity in Iceland, it is expected that between tomorrow and Tuesday the air surrounding the mountainous regions of Madeira, above 1,500 metres, will contain high levels of sulfur dioxide. It should be noted that this gas, in excess, can cause anything from eye, nose, and…
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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…
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…
Although the airport is said to be working normally; this morning a near riot ensued when a Ryanair flight failed to land. A passenger, stranded at Madeira International Airport, contacted local newspaper JM highlighting the tense situation. According to this source, several planes landed in Madeira for a short period…
The access road to Pico do Areeiro has already been closed, due to the evolution of the fire that has raged over Fajã 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 municipality of Santa Cruz has issued a press statement with regard to fire prevention in the municipality. “In view of the adverse weather conditions forecast for the next few days and the theaters of operations taking place in several municipalities in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, the Municipality of…
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. –…
The Madeira Regional Command of the Public Security Police (PSP) informs that its Inactivation and Explosive Devices Teams (EIEEXS) carried out an emergency intervention at a private residence, in the area of the municipality of Funchal, following an explosive material alert. The owner of the residence signaled the presence of…
The Civil Protection helicopter was activated today to rescue a 50-year-old Lithuanian woman who was too exhausted to continue walking between Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo. According to a Civil Protection source, a team from the Santana Volunteer Firefighters was activated “to approach and stabilise the victim, however, given…