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Civil Protection warns of fire risk in Madeira
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Civil Protection warns of fire risk in Madeira

SAPO Notícias4 September 2026 at 16:01

Civil Protection issued a warning for fire risk in Madeira, anticipating a gradual worsening of meteorological conditions over the coming days.

The warning was issued between Monday and Wednesday, based on forecasts from the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).

The alert draws attention to the progressive increase in fire danger in the region, due to the forecasted meteorological conditions.

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