Dramatic Pictures Of Benalmadena Fire – yesterday a car fire triggered a forest blaze near Benalmadena.  Fire fighters declared it completely extinguished at 9am today

Dramatic Pictures Of Benalmadena Fire

Yesterday afternoon firefighters battled to control a blaze which was sweeping across the hillside at El Higueron.  The fire began as a vehicle fire, which quickly spread to surrounding land.

Picture by Jeff Smith

27 forest firefighters, 3 fire engines, 1 plane, and 1 helicopter were involved in the battle to bring the blaze under control.

Picture by Jeff Smith

Picture by Jeff Smith

INFOCA confirmed that the fire was under control by 6pm on Sunday, and had been completely extinguished by 9am today.  No casualties have been reported at this stage.

Picture from INFOCA

Published: 21.08.2017

Written by Dave James

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