- Posted July 19, 2012 by This iReport is part of an assignment:
Wildfires blazing near you Fire catastrophe devastates Madeira
Island The fire is considered a large catastrophe, dislodging
thousands of people, destroying home and part of the unique
flora of the island. The autonomous government of the Island has
already called for an emergency plan situation. The Portuguese
Air Force C130 Hercules planes are helping the fight against the
flames but at times, the firefighters admitted there are areas
out of control. In the villages of Sao Joao, Meia Legua e Faja
da Ribeira, the situation is harder to contain because the fire
spreads in several fronts. At this time there is no knowledge of
fatalities, only population including firefighters being treated
for smoke inhalation. The Interior Secretary of Portugal visits
the site with governor of the Island and promised that
everything will be done to return things to normal. Madeira
Island together with a smaller island of Porto Santo is a
possession of Portugal s