Found a news article describing the fire at Monte Sahaja.
Does anyone know how many people live at Monte Sahaja and if the news article is correct in mentioning children are there as well?
Monte Sahaja is located in Odemira county near the town of sao Martino Amoreiras.
Are there any emergency response protocols in place at Monte Sahaja, any contact information requested for each resident?
Lidador Noticias
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As described by Constantin, the safety issue perhaps might make this worth reporting to the embassies representing nations Moo followers belong to.
And to the emergency response department of the Portuguese government?
The Portuguese countryside has been high fire risk for at least the past two years.
2018
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2017
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2016
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Information about the fire at Monte Sahaja is archived on reddit.
Does anyone know how many people live at Monte Sahaja and if the news article is correct in mentioning children are there as well?
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The fire started, cerca the 15,40 hours, a community of carpentry led by spiritual leader Mooji, Jamaican descent, home to more than hundred and fifty people, men, women and children, having initially sprawled to the bush
Monte Sahaja is located in Odemira county near the town of sao Martino Amoreiras.
Are there any emergency response protocols in place at Monte Sahaja, any contact information requested for each resident?
Lidador Noticias
[www.lidadornoticias.pt]
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Odemira: Fire leads to evacuation of hundreds of people and community of half.
Nov 17, 2017
A fire broke out in a carpentry a lot of community in São Martinho das Amoreiras, It led evacuation hundred and fifty people. There are no victims to register.
A fire broke out in a workshop located on the Mount of Pastries, parish of St. Martin Amoreiras, county of Odemira, It led to a foreign community rooted in space, were evacuated.
There are no victims to mourn among the residents of Monte Sahaja, as it is called by the community, with people from different countries.
The fire started, cerca the 15,40 hours, a community of carpentry led by spiritual leader Mooji, Jamaican descent, home to more than hundred and fifty people, men, women and children, having initially sprawled to the bush.
Quickly the fire progressed and eventually burn arbutus and enter a dense forest of eucalyptus trees that were also devoured, that had to be tackled by a heavy helicopter Kamov, parked in Loulé. The houses where the followers of the leader Mooji live, They were not met
The fire was controlled at approximately given as 18,00 hours and was contained by 55 operating the Fire Odemira Volunteers, Vila Nova de Milfontes, Ourique, Castro Verde, Almodovar, Aljustrel, Ferreira do Alentejo, Mértola and Beja, Afocelca e GNR, supported by 20 vehicles and a backhoe of St. Martin Parish Council Amoreiras.
Teixeira Correia
(journalist)
As described by Constantin, the safety issue perhaps might make this worth reporting to the embassies representing nations Moo followers belong to.
And to the emergency response department of the Portuguese government?
The Portuguese countryside has been high fire risk for at least the past two years.
2018
[www.google.com]
2017
[www.google.com]
2016
[www.google.com]
Information about the fire at Monte Sahaja is archived on reddit.
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"A large fire broke out unexpectedly in Monte Sahaja at approximately 3pm today. Most residents had to evacuate the land but no one was hurt. Many stayed behind to assist the fire teams. The fire seemed to have started in the work station room where most structures and furniture are built for the community. It is not yet confirmed how the fire started. The fire was so fierce that all of the work stations were burnt to the ground. Fire fighters, known as Bombeiros, came from various stations in the Alentejo region to help put out the fire. They arrived on the land with fire engines and helicopter. Together with Monte Sahaja’s own fire team they fought the flames until the fire came under control. The mayor of Sao Martinho das Amoreiras, Nuno Duarte, ensured that Sahaja residents were cared for by providing shelter, blankets and food at the local community hall in the village. Many villagers came forward to offer shelter, food and love to the sangha. The residents of Monte Sahaja thank the Bombeiros for their prompt response and selfless service. We also thank the mayor, the police, Sandra from Zmar, Mario the former mayor and the local community for their care and support. When Moojibaba was approached for a response he said, “We are indebted to God’s grace continuously. Things could have been much worse as we have seen in this season’s series of wildfires here in Portugal. This could have resulted in a huge tragedy. Grace kept the wind from blowing. We are in gratitude.” We will keep you informed as more information becomes available."