Câmaras call for state of calamity to be declared
Help us to help them Local authorities from the Algarve and other regions in Portugal most affected by the fires have asked the government to declare a state of public
Rare breeds safe
Last week, The Resident reported how Omega Park was in danger of being caught in the fires blazing through Monchique. We are now pleased to report that the bombeiros, battling
Local residents evacuated
Around 80 people were evacuated from Caldas de Monchique after the blaze seemed to be gaining in strength. Other areas in the vicinity could also be in danger, according to
Portugal blazes
Dozens of forest fires have swept the country since last weekend, prompting the worst destruction since last summer and causing burns and injuries to four bombeiros and the death of
Rare breeds in danger
Omega Park was in a state of near panic earlier this week as fires raged close to the enclosures of some of the world’s most endangered animals. Marketing and Commercial
Portimão looks out for fires
A fire prevention scheme is currently under way in Portimão, which bombeiros are hoping will make a huge impact on the number of fires that break out in that area
Fire breaks out in Silves
The second ‘large’ fire of the season broke out recently in Caliços, a small area located between Armação de Pêra and Alcantarilha, in the Concelho of Silves. A total of
First fire blazes in Aljezur
In all, 57 firefighters, supported by 15 vehicles, were drafted in to fight the flames when the Algarve’s first forest fire of the year broke out in scrubland in Bordeira,
PM announces record amount on fire prevention
A total of 113 million euros is to be spent in combating forest fires this summer, with two thirds of the government cash going towards prevention. This amount represents a
Rebuilding Monchique
Victims of last summer’s forest fires are slowly rebuilding their lives with the help of local câmaras, family and friends. One Monchique resident, in particular, has needed all the help