The Madeira wildfire, which ignited in the Ribeira Brava mountains on August 14, has spread to several areas including Câmara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol, and Santana, but is now reported to be under control.

Despite being under control, the fire is not yet fully extinguished, and emergency teams remain vigilant to prevent any potential reignitions.

The European Forest Fire Information System estimates that over 5,045 hectares have been burned during this incident.

Local mayors have been praised for their dedication and leadership during the crisis, contrasting sharply with the perceived inaction of higher government officials.

The Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) party has criticized government decisions and called for an urgent parliamentary hearing with Regional Government President Miguel Albuquerque and Secretary of Health and Civil Protection Pedro Ramos.

In response to the crisis, the CDS-PP party has proposed the formation of an independent commission to evaluate fire management, a suggestion welcomed by Albuquerque.

Criticism has been directed at the civil protection strategies employed during the fire's initial stages, particularly regarding the allocation of human resources.

The JPP clarified that Deputy Élvio Sousa's presence in the wildfire-affected areas was in response to local citizen requests, not for campaign purposes.

Calls for better integration of Madeira into national emergency response resources have highlighted systemic inequalities in the region.

The leadership of Miguel Albuquerque during the wildfires has faced significant criticism for being ineffective and irresponsible.

Albuquerque emphasized the need for political stability in Madeira to reassure residents that normalcy will return following the crisis.

There is a growing demand for improved aerial operations and civil protection training exercises to better prepare for future emergencies.