Man Arrested For Starting Six Costa Del Sol Fires This Summer.  Guardia Civil have arrested a suspected arsonist who has admitted to starting 6 fires in Malaga Province since July this year.

Man Arrested For Starting Six Costa Del Sol Fires This Summer

Guardia Civil have arrested a suspected arsonist who was living in a camper van near Malaga city.  “Operation Moonwalker” was launched to find the person behind several wildfires this summer.  The man was already being monitored as a suspect, when a fire was started near Mijas on Sunday 24th July.  Police arrested him at his motorhome when he reportedly admitted to starting six fires.  He has been remanded in custody following a court appearance.

Helicopter tackling a fire at La Cala Hills this summer

The man is believed to be behind fires in Mijas, Ojen, Alhaurin De La Torre, and three fires near Alhaurin el Grande.  Police have not yet revealed his identity.

Published: 29.08.2025

Written by Dave James.

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