Air Force Buys 3 More Helicopters To Fight Wildfires
The Portuguese Air Force expands its firefighting capabilities with three new Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks.
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Fajã das Galinhas Residents to Abandon Homes Permanently
Madeira faces landslide risks after wildfires, displacing dozens of families from Fajã das Galinhas for good.
Firefighters Slam Government Wildfire Response
Firefighters slam government's wildfire response. What more must burn before authorities deploy effective strategies and resources on the ground and in the air?
It's Never Too Late: Two Canadair Planes Set To Arrive In Madeira
After a devastating week with thousands of hectares scorched, Madeira finally receives much-needed air support to combat the fires.
Wildfire Has Spread To Pico Ruivo, Urgent Calls For Air Support
Wildfires in Madeira have now reached the island’s highest peak, Pico Ruivo, prompting urgent calls for air support.
Unprecedented Destruction? Madeira Wildfire Torches 7,000 Hectares Of Land
As the fifth day of uncontrolled wildfires unfolds in Madeira, the full scale of the disaster is becoming increasingly evident.
Madeira Mobilizes Wildfire Response As New Fires Ignite
Wildfires progress in Encumeada and Paul da Serra, while a reignition of a fire has been reported in Curral das Freiras.
Raging Wildfires Escalate Across Madeira
The wildfire threat is intensifying and putting additional regions at risk. Authorities are seeking additional assistance from the Azores to help combat the expanding fires.
Serra de Água Faces Critical Fire Threat
As flames close in on Serra de Água, dramatic footage is circulating on social media.
Madeira Calls for National Aid As Fires Escalate
As criticism intensified over refusing aid, Madeira’s wildfire crisis deepened. The 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, with help on its way and expected to arrive within hours.
Serra de Água Fire Spread To Câmara De Lobos
As the fire from Serra de Água intensifies, it has escalated towards Câmara de Lobos and reached Jardim da Serra.
