The access road to Pico do Areeiro has already been closed, due to the evolution of the flames from the fire that was raging in the higher areas of the slope overlooking Fajã dos Cardos.
According to CNN and RTP, traffic on the road is closed, as the flames have been moving upwards, reaching higher areas.
The wind has been pushing the flames up the slope and the smoke has been spreading, as shown by the images from the webcam set up on Pico do Areeiro.