85 Firefighters Still Dampening Down Sierra Bermeja. The majority of firefighters have now been withrawn as the task of fully extinguishing the Costa Del Sol fire continues.
85 Firefighters Still Dampening Down Sierra Bermeja
Yesterday morning the devastating fire on the Costa Del Sol was finally brought under control. Since then, the blaze has been almost completely extinguished. The military personell and most of the firefighting teams have now been withdrawn, along with air support. The remaining 85 firefighters are dampening down the last of the embers and ensuring that the fire is not able to take hold again.
Most Devastating Fire For 30 Years
The devastating fire which broke out near Estepona on Wednesday last week is the worst wildfire in Malaga Province for 30 years. The blaze has swept through 9963 hectares of land, claiming the life of one firefighter and forcing thousands to flee their homes.
Evacuees from towns which were under threat from the fire have now been able to return home. In total more than 2600 people were evacuated and moved into emergency accomodation.
Published: 15.09.2021
Written by Dave James
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