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Environment · Funchal · 10 September 2026

Unauthorized burning causes fire in Funchal

A brush fire broke out this afternoon in Beco do Salvador, Funchal, due to an unauthorized burn, mobilizing firefighters.

A brush fire broke out this afternoon in Beco do Salvador, Funchal, caused by an unauthorized burn.

The Funchal Sapadores Firefighters were quickly mobilized with two vehicles and seven personnel, and the Public Security Police (PSP) was present at the scene. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

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