Summary:
Strong winds hinder firefighting efforts in Serra de Água.
Fire broke out in a difficult-to-access area this morning.
Firefighters from Ribeira Brava and Ponta do Sol are involved in combating the fire.
A helicopter is assisting with water drops to extinguish the flames.
Local reports suggest the fire was caused by a firework from a nearby party.
Strong winds are complicating firefighting efforts in Serra de Água, where a fire broke out this morning in a hard-to-reach area on a steep slope. Firefighters from Ribeira Brava and Ponta do Sol are on the scene, and the Regional Civil Protection Service helicopter is making water drops in an attempt to extinguish the blaze.
According to local residents, the fire may have been ignited by a firework launched during a nearby celebration.
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