Fires: aerial means not today reached Ourique and Moura.
Of 38 air assets that should be operational for fighting fires from 15 May, only 21 are available. There 17 air assets that are in earth, each waiting for the Court's seen, others who won the contest which was challenged by competitors.
Has learned the Lidador News (LN), the helicopter that should have arrived today at 08,30 hours to heliports and Moura Ourique (Alqueva) not reached. Trims aircraft, military of GIPS and radio operators were in local, but the aircraft did not land.
Earlier on Wednesday was held in Relief Operations District Command, a meeting of command to display the device and according to a source, “justification that was given, It has to do with the Court of Auditors”, not knowing when they will come.
The LN found that the Air Base 11, in Beja, are a few days stationed two aircraft intended for the fire fighting.
The Ministry of Defense has confirmed that there 21 aerial equipment available from this Wednesday, stressing that "the situation today is much better than a year ago".
The National Operational Directive, establishing the Special Device to Combat Rural Fires (TELL) for this year, means indicates that the reinforcing phase “level II”, what happens between now and 31 May, will be available 38 air assets, including a helicopter of the Air Force that will be activated in case of need for air coordination. However, missing 17 Aircraft.
According to the MAI, There 38 aerial means waiting for approval by the Audit Court. “The multi-year contracts (2019-2022) on the three helicopters B3 state own and 35 Additional means to engage the air DECIR 2019, and beyond, including 1 helicopter to the POCIF 2019 Madeira, awaiting approval by the Audit Court”, It can be read in a statement sent.
Teixeira Correia
(journalist)
