High temperatures and strong winds were felt in the last days in the archipelago of Madeira, particularly yesterday, provided the dramatic backdrop that we have seen: flames to consume forest and descend to the historic center of Funchal, destroying homes, a hotel and displacing hundreds of people. Besides the three deaths already caused.
About a thousand people were evacuated from homes and hotels in various locations of Funchal, Madeira, following the fire on Tuesday hit the downtown area, said today the president of the municipality.