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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Fire threatens Calheta

A large fire in Calheta is now threatening homes. The area of Rochão  in Calheta has been on fire for some hours now, but the wind is pushing the fire further towards a built up area and houses are now close to being consumed by the fire.


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 Shopping Centre in Sao Pedro Funchal is now being burnt by flames, fire fighters are at the scene.

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 Karen Holdorf has sent me these photos from Arco Calheta.







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 Seven firemen have been transported to hospital after fighting fires in Funchal, it is not yet known the reason.

 Power is out in Calheta, the area is in darkness and an explosion was heard.
Karen Holdorf
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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 9, 2016 at 11:00 PM

    I am currently in Calheta in a hotel at the shore and i can cinfirm the power has been back up for an hour or so (it's 2300 now)

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  2. AnonymousAugust 9, 2016 at 11:10 PM

    How's the fire situation now? Has it calm down?

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  3. GartenhummelAugust 9, 2016 at 11:26 PM

    Does anyone know if tje streets to funchal are open again? Cannot reach the hotel since 6pm

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  4. GartenhummelAugust 9, 2016 at 11:28 PM

    Does anyone know if tje streets to funchal are open again? Cannot reach the hotel since 6pm

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  5. AnonymousAugust 9, 2016 at 11:32 PM

    Power is back to most of Calheta, we were staying in Estreito da Calheta, the fire was getting close to the villa and the smoke was quite bad so we have moved down to Calheta for the moment.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 9, 2016 at 11:49 PM

    Stay safe, others are in similar situation as well

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  7. AnonymousAugust 10, 2016 at 2:30 PM

    We are in a villa to the east of Calheta and only got power back about two hours ago. Absolutely terrible to see what these fires are doing to the beautiful countryside and people living here.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 10, 2016 at 3:35 PM

    Hello,
    Are there any News regading the fire in Calheta? We booked vacation at Hotel Jadin Atlantico beginning from next Sunday.
    All the best to the people at calheta!

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    1. Ernest Wilson Business AgentsAugust 12, 2016 at 9:47 AM

      All is calm. Still lots of smoke and ash still falling but fires seem to be out. Went up the cable car yesterday and whilst a lot of burnt out areas, all seems safe

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    2. Ernest Wilson Business AgentsAugust 12, 2016 at 9:48 AM

      All is calm. Still lots of smoke and ash still falling but fires seem to be out. Went up the cable car yesterday and whilst a lot of burnt out areas, all seems safe

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