Access to Paul da Serra by Regional Road has been closed to traffic

“Access to Paul da Serra by Regional Road has been closed to traffic,” the Regional Roads Directorate announced moments ago. Currently, the following roads are closed due to fires: ER105 – Serra água – Encumeada; ER 209 – Ponta Sol – Paul – Portas Vila and ER 210 – Prazeres – Paul Serra. Regional Roads […]

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More than 50 flights cancelled at Madeira airport due to wind

Since midnight, 25 arrivals and 29 departures have already been cancelled, for a total of 54 flights. At least 54 flights have already been cancelled this Sunday at Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo due to strong winds, which registered the second-strongest gust in the Region. According to information provided by ANA – Aeroportos de […]

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The fire has already reached the slopes of São Vicente (with video)

The fire, which according to the Regional Civil Protection Service, currently has three active fronts, namely in Jardim da Serra, Curral das Freiras and Encumeada, is already reaching the slopes of São Vicente. It’s worth noting that the Regional Civil Protection Emergency Plan of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (PREPCRAM) has also been activated in […]

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Flames surround houses in Serra de Água

Surrounded by flames and with a strong wind blowing through the parish of Serra de Água, the local population is facing a difficult night. The images captured by a reader speak volumes, but they don’t fully express the anguish experienced at every moment. Part of the population has been evacuated, but there are those who […]

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80 members of the Special Firefighting Force travel from the mainland to reinforce the fight against the fires in Madeira.

Given the evolving situation and the fact that “weather conditions are hindering the action of men on the ground”, and after further contact with the Secretary of State for Civil Protection and the President of the National Authority for Civil Protection, the Regional Government announced, in a statement, that “currently all the necessary logistics are […]

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