Worrying Fire In Serra De Agua Is Spreading Rapidly

Fire That Broke Out In Serra de Água Is Intensifying

Yesterday morning, a fire broke out on the slopes of Serra de Água. The fire has intensified throughout the day and the flames are racing up the slope. A helicopter was unable to intervene, due to the strong winds. Bystanders and residents are worried about what will happen next. Media is being shared from the scenes on X.com and other social media channels, see Facebook.

Everyone continues to eat, drink, and the mountain is burning (…) I'm a hiker, I walk in the mountains, I'm here and I want to cry.

Jorge Quintal, as reported by Jornal da Madeira

Fire Can Already Be Seen From Ribeira Brava

The latest footage shows that the fire has already reached a considerable size. According to Jornal da Madeira, fires can already be seen from the valley in Ribeira Brava. The origin of the fire is tragically reported to be fireworks.