It has been confirmed that three people have died in the Madeira fires.
At least 37 homes in the historic area have been burned.
Reports are that “Choupana Hills” the popular 5 star hotel resort in the high area of Funchal with the same name, was “totally taken” by fire during the night.
Over 1000 people evacuated including tourists
Centre of Funchal is closed
Shopping Centre in Sao Pedro Funchal was in flames, fire fighters are at the scene.
The Madeira Regional Government requested support and today an Air Force plane will transport from the mainland the second national commander accompanied by a team of 36 formed by the GNR GIPS [Group Protection Intervention and Relief and regular and volunteer firefighters and members of the INEM, the Prime Minister, António Costa, told reporters after a meeting at the ANPC HQ in Lisbon. The use of overseas support has been approved by the Prime Minister.
- ECDC places Portugal in Moderate Risk category
- Government extends the term of the moratorium on credit to families and companies ending on March 31, until another six months, until September 30, 2021.
- Government rejects to stopping the country again
- Addressing the shortage of water in the Algarve
- Marcelo praises health professionals and National Health Service marking 41 years
- GNR starts operation to inspect dangerous goods transport
- Council of Ministers – Measures Presented by the Prime Minister
- COUNCIL OF MINISTERS MEETING TODAY TO DETERMINE SITUATION OF CONTINGENCY MEASURE TOBE INTROFUCED 15TH SEPTEMBER
- TWELVE THOUSAND PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO KNOW IF THEY ALREADY HAD COVID-19
- Covid-19: Epidemic situation has worsened in Portugal since mid-August
- GNR operation Travelling Safely concludes today
- Marcelo expected 100 cases of covid-19 or less per day in early September
- Safe Communities Crime Prevention and Enforcement Report 4th September 2020
- Peniche – 21 infractions detected in inspection of illegal camping
- NEW E-GATES AT FARO AIRPORT SPEED UP IMMIGRATION PROCESSING TIMES
