On Monday 10, 2 forest fires were triggered overnight along the road N°118 which borders Tata Cua forest and our neighbours’ forest called Ana Cua. You can see on the picture, the fire affecting Ana Cua forest.

Fortunately, our trees were not affected. Our local manager, Ricardo Borda, with the support of all the team there reacted immediately to control it and save as much as possible of wire fences. Our people also provided assistance to our neighbor to prevent the spread of fire to our forest.

The current period is favorable for forest fires, because the combined effects of drought and low water content of plants are added to the traffic of the national road. The origin of the fires is most likely accidental (discarded cigarette end).

We could avoid the worst as bordering roads have been cleaned to prevent fast-spreading fires and thanks to the quick reaction of all the team. Nobody was injured and our insurance should cover the damage caused.