Levada Nova and Levada dos Moinhos, two popular walking trails in the municipality of Ponta do Sol, have been closed by the City Council due to the risk of being affected by the fires that have been raging in Madeira for several days.
According to the local authority, the closure will remain in place until safety conditions are met for the movement of people.
The fire is raging tonight, with some intensity, in the higher areas of the municipality, coming from Paul da Serra.