Huge Fire Erupts Near Torremolinos.  Cars abandoned on the A7 motorway as smoke and flames surround the carriageway.

Huge Fire Erupts Near Torremolinos

18 firefighters and a helicopter have been tackling a huge fire which broke out near Torremolinos.  The blaze started in shrub land, and quickly spread to surrounding forest and woodland.

Smoke hampered visibility on the A7 motorway. Picture by Gitano Del Mar.

The motorway was closed for a period this afternoon at KM227 near Torremolinos.  Some drivers abandoned their cars as the flames came dangerously close to the carriageway.  The fire has now been brought under control, with no injuries reported.

Published: 09.08.2018

Written by Dave James

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