Friday, August 16, 2013

A firefighter died this afternoon in firefighting in Covilhã - the Minute News

Covilha 15 ago – A firefighter, 40, died today in the early afternoon fire raging since the 12:52 in Warren, municipality of Covilhã, told Lusa the District Command Relief Operations (CDOS ) Castelo Branco.

Covilha 15 ago – A firefighter, 40, died today in the early afternoon the fire raging since the 12:52 in Warren, municipality of Covilhã, told Lusa the District Command Relief Operations (CDOS ) Castelo Branco.

The same source confirmed only that the firefighter belongs to the Corporation of Covilha, refusing, “for now and until the data are properly collected,” go further information on the situation.

Contacted by Lusa, the president of the Humanitarian Association of Firefighters of Covilha, Joaquim Matias, also confirmed the death of the firefighter and explained that it happened at the location of the weight.

“was accompanied by three firefighters and tried to prevent the flames from reaching the homes that were at risk,” said this charge.

Joaquim Matias also said that “for now” know the circumstances of what happened, which leaves the corporation Covilhã mourning.

“The firefighters who accompanied him are being targeted psychological support and while I can not say what happened for sure because I myself still unaware of the details,” he argued.

raging fire since 12:35 pm and according to the information page of the National Authority for Civil Protection (ANPC) at 16:12 remained active on two fronts.

was being fought by 365 operating, 100 vehicles and nine airborne.

CYC / / SB

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