PJ confirms that rocket was the cause of the fire

Tobi Hughes·
Madeira News

Despite Albuquerque saying it was Arson.

Antena 1 Madeira had already reported, the PJ confirmed today in a statement that the cause of the fire was the burning of rockets in Serra de Água.

The Judicial Police clarifies that, in relation to a large forest fire that broke out in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, and in the course of investigations carried out by the Criminal Investigation Department of Madeira, it was found that the fire was caused by the launching of rockets.

The investigation carried out, namely through the collection of relevant statements, analyses of circumstances, meteorological information, official information from various entities, as well as evidentiary analysis of various elements, made it possible to identify both the location and those responsible for launching the rockets.

In due course, the competent judicial authority was informed of the steps taken and their results.

From RTP Madeira

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12 Responses

  1. Well this shouldn’t be allowed to happen since the weather was red alert put this people in jail or force them to go clean the burnt forest and plant trees and shrubs

  2. I understand this was a rocket from the Festa, i really feel for the guys who set these off under the authourity of their Camera. They must be feeling devastated and the sword mustn’t be allowed to fall on them. Perhaps it time for a review of the use of rockets?

    1. Not perhaps, just ban these rockets immediately and charge anyone using them

  3. I’ve seen numerous fires caused by rockets during festivities over the years, albeit on a smaller scale than the recent one where almost 7% of the island went up in flames . Palheiros burnt down. Fields set alight. This priapic practice, loved by most Madeirans who will defending it as a ‘core tradition’ to their dying day, is hated by cowering animals, firefighters and a small minority. But continue it will until this island goes up for its final smoke. What a waste of money. Surely they can get better bang for their buck? So much banging ado about nothing – no, about burning. Call me a killjoy, but the sooner this is outlawed, the better. And please keep my name confidential. I fear a they might send out a mob to lynch me.

  4. The perfect soluion. The fitework was authorized, shit happens and no one is responsible…

  5. I believe in tons of things that people say.
    I’m not skeptical about most but after a forest burn to all directions how it is possible to say that one rocket is the culprit on this. How about all the other rockets that landed and did not ignited the fire. Were they isolated and intact without burning.
    I would tell the PJ people, grow up and stop trying to find a scapegoat

  6. Fireworks should be banned. Dangerous for the environment, torture for animals and a short, very expensive show for more ordinary people. New Years Eve firework – more than 1 million €uros 🫢

    1. Kurt,
      How much money does that million € revenue generate for the island? Do you think the restaurants will be packed and the hotels justified with €400 + per night rates ? Do you honestly think it’s packed because of the weather???

      Pollution from Jet fuel is far worse for the environment. Have you flown commercial and contributed to the detriment of the environment?

      Perhaps we can do something to prevent thunderstorms. That too tortures animals, so does noise from motorcycles, trucks, and buses. Ban all of it.

    2. would love to know where and what the UnOrdinary crowd do…
      Try using some simple economic skills to see how a small island uses New Years Eve firework shows to boost the economy.
      Easy to type from a nice rented or bought house on a subtropical island with cheaper prices that where you come from…. privileged muppet

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