Mértola: Strong wind and wreaks havoc “ends” Islamic Festival.
Thousands of people were evacuated from the Islamic Festival Mértola, that it followed in the historic center of that village, due to a storm that caused damage also in other locations.
A strong and persistent wind wreaked havoc on several tents and a housing, achieved by a lamp, this Sunday, in Mértola.
“It is a very strong wind that has caused havoc in various structures”, He told LN commander of Mértola Fire, José Palma, referring to the presence of thousands of people at festival.
“No injuries”, said José Palma. Fearing that the storm could cause more damage and even personal injury, the organization gave the festival closed, cerca the 15.30 Hour Sunday.
Fire department, GNR and municipal employees helped evacuate the historic center of Mértola, which stemmed the 9th edition of the Islamic Festival.
Ironically, the boat that makes trips on the Guadiana, named “Gale”, He went ashore, unable to navigate the choppy waters of the river, due to the strong storm that is felt in Mértola and other places in the district.
Falling trees and fire in Beja in Serpa
In Beja, The strong wind also caused havoc. Has learned the JN, there are fallen trees reported by the Seminar and the Municipal Market. No injuries were record.
In Cross Gypsy, in the Sierra de Serpa, the strong wind toppled power lines, which caused a fire.
The fire was fought by Fire Mértola and Serpa, and was quickly overwhelmed.
Teixeira Correia
(journalist)
