Tourists jump barrier to take pictures in Faial

Several tourists disregarded the signage placed in Faial and jumped the barrier to take good photographs at the Miradouro do Guindaste. This incident, which occurred last Friday, was criticized by some Madeirans, who lament the fact that foreigners put their lives in danger, as well as the lives of those who will save them in […]

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Landslide in Faial causes at least one death

A landslide on the Levada da Água de Alto, in Faial, has ended in tragedy.The incident occurred a short while ago and, has caused at least one death. The Levada da Água do Alto begins on the regional road that runs up from Faial to the Cortado area.Firefighters from Santana are already on the scene […]

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Pedestrian trails reopen

The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation informs that the following classified pedestrian trails, of the Rabaçal network, will be open from tomorrow, August 23, 2024: PR 6 – Levada das 25 Fontes PR 6.1. – Levada do Risco PR 6.2 – Levada do Alecrim PR 6.3 – Vereda da Lagoa do Vento PR 6.4 […]

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Two Canadair planes make first water drop on Pico do Gato (with video)

The two Canadair planes have already made their first water drop on Pico do Gato, where the flames are burning with some intensity. After the respective reconnaissance, the planes made the first approach to the theater of operations, as illustrated in the video.

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Everyone is waiting for the Canadairs

With smoke still visible on the horizon, today is the decisive day to finally resolve the fire that started in Ribeira Brava last Wednesday, August 14th. With at least two areas with active fire, namely in the Pico Ruivo area, along the Santana trails, and also in Ponta de Sol, without forgetting the areas of […]

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