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Environment · Funchal · 25 September 2026

Second Firefighting Helicopter Operational from Monday

A second firefighting helicopter will be operational in Madeira starting Monday, remaining in the region until the end of November.

A second aerial firefighting unit will be ready to operate in the Autonomous Region of Madeira starting Monday. The helicopter, which has already arrived on the island, had its service commencement delayed from the initially planned summer date.

This aircraft will remain in the region until the end of November. Its entire cost will be covered by the Republic's Government.

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