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 resist and prefer to stay and face the flames. Apart from the firefighters and police authorities, currently no one else is passing through Serra de Água.

Além das estrada da Encumeada pela montanha, também a Via Expresso foi cortada ao trânsito.

The column of smoke is already visible from São Vicente.