The fire in Madeira has spread and reached Pico Ruivo this evening, according to the regional civil protection, which has requested new reinforcements of another 45 operators from the continent who are due to arrive in the region this Wednesday.
“The worst-case scenario we have at the moment is the one that results from the spread [fogo] in Curral das Freiras, which passed through the central mountain range of the region and reached Pico Ruivo. It is a very difficult area. It is impossible to act in this area due to the terrain conditions,” the president of the Regional Civil Protection Service told Lusa.
According to António Nunes, operatives are trying to contain the spread to more problematic areas: 11 operatives are working on the scene, supported by five resources.
“In view of the unfavorable development of the situation, the National Office of Emergency Situations and Civil Defense was instructed [ANEPC] “We have a new addition of personnel coming from the continent, and today we are planning to receive another 45 servicemen,” he said.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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