Fire Crews Tackling Benalmadena Blaze – raging fires have broken out near El Higueron, 13 fire engines and helicopters are tackling the blaze

Fire Crews Tackling Benalmadena Blaze

Photo by Mijas Communication

A fire has broken out beside the A7 at El Higueron close to Benalmadena.  The blaze began when a vehicle caught fire, and quickly spread to surrounding shrubbery.  Police have closed the A7 slip roads around KM 216.  At least two helicopters, one plane, and several fire engines are now tackling the blaze.  There are no casualties reported.

Picture By Jo Van Der Bank

Photos: @RemerMalaga – @El_Batefuegos – @Plan_INFOCA

Published: 20.08.2017

Written by Dave James

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