Summary:
Landslide at Cascata de Água de Alto reported in Faial
Emergency services from Santana and Machico are on-site
Serious injuries and one confirmed death reported
Mayor Dinarte Fernandes confirms casualty but more details pending
Landslide not linked to ongoing wildfires in Madeira
Landslide Incident at Cascata de Água de Alto
A landslide occurred moments ago at Cascata de Água de Alto in Faial, reportedly affecting several individuals.
Current Situation
Information is still limited, but emergency responders from the Santana Volunteer Firefighters and Machico Municipal Firefighters are already on-site.
Casualties
Preliminary reports indicate that there are serious injuries and at least one confirmed fatality. In statements to RTP3, the president of the Santana municipality, Dinarte Fernandes, has confirmed the loss of life but has stated that further details will be provided later.
Cause of the Landslide
According to the mayor, the landslide was not caused by the wildfires that have been raging in Madeira for over a week.
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