The Regional Civil Protection Service informs that the fire that broke out yesterday morning in Serra de Água remains active, now in the Espigão and Trompica area.
The fire has a single active front and, according to the SRPC, “so far no danger to homes has been reported”. However, as a precaution, a team of firefighters remains in the nearest residential area.
As reported by DIÁRIO, there are 10 members of the Ribeira Brava and Ponta do Sol Mixed Firefighters, five from the Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters, 10 from the helitransport team and the helicopter on site.
The Madeira Regional Civil Protection Service thanks the work of the teams that are in the theatre of operations and appeals to everyone’s responsibility in preventing fires, leaving the following recommendations: Do not throw lit matches or cigarettes on the ground; Do not light bonfires or start fires; Do not launch fireworks; Clear the undergrowth around your home.