The only plane that could land in Madeira since late afternoon yesterday. Sunday brings more strong winds and scorching temperatures, as the fires spread further.
The President of the Regional Government of Madeira received the contingent sent from the mainland to help fight the fires upon arrival at Madeira International Airport.
Miguel Albuquerque made a point of being on the apron where the Portuguese Air Force Embraer KC-390 arrived after landing well after 1:00 am.
A total of 76 members of various civil protection forces will be fighting the fires in the coming hours.
