160 soldiers are supporting fire fighting in Monchique
160 soldiers are supporting the fight against the fire that has been raging since Friday, August 3rd, in Monchique. The military […]
160 soldiers are supporting the fight against the fire that has been raging since Friday, August 3rd, in Monchique. The military […]
There are houses that have been totally consumed by fire and places where the fire has only left destruction behind
Planes may start operating in the afternoon
The 5% that still need to be controlled are located in inaccessible areas, but the aerial means cannot act due to the thick smoke
Portugal has addressed to the European Commission a request for territorial mapping, through the Copernicus system
Commander Abel Gomes announced "adverse weather scenario" from midday
Over the course of the night, the flames advanced uncontrolled down the mountain range, both towards São Marcos da Serra and towards Portimão
Fire doesn't let up and has lasted since Friday
Civil Protection believes it can quell the fire tonight
The fire has already moved to the other side of the Serra de Monchique, and now descends to the south
There are already reports of burned houses in the area to the south-east of Monchique, just outside the village