As of going to press we can here helicopters going overhead from our office in Alhaurin El Grande Another fire has broken out on the Costa Del Sol. The fire broke out this afternoon in Las Lagunas, in the municipality of Mijas Malaga and forced the evacuation of about 70 people, The fire broke out […]
The arrest follows the death of a man in Fuengirola last Thursday The National Police have arrested a driver who allegedly fled the scene after running over a man on Avenida Ramón y Cajal of Fuengirola last Thursday, The accident happened about 03.15 hours on Avenida Ramón y Cajal at the corner of Calle […]
Fire Caused By Domestic Bonfire The Guardia Covil investigators have shown that the most likly origin of the recent fires was Barranco Blanco and was caused by a domestic rubbish fire that got out of control . Further offical stats from the fire At one point the fire was travelling at 13 kms an hour […]
It is in aid of all those worst affected by the devastating fires A Concert is to be held in aid of all those worst affected by the devastating fires in Marbella, the Costa Del Sol and throughout the region of Malaga province on August 30 and 31st 2012. It is to be held on the […]
Arrests have been made The fire that affected the Western Costa Del Sol and Inland Areas last week is now under control although there is still teams working to ensure it does not flair up again The fire was one of the largest in Spain and the worst in the area for as long as […]
According to the news reports this morning the massive fire that afected a large area of the Costa Del Sol last night is still not completly under control People were evacuated from Barranco Blanco, Atalaya, Entrerrios, El Rosario and Ojen, some have burns. The Military have been called in and planes and helicopters were up […]
Fire Spreading As Emergency Level Rises It has been reported that the level of the emergency has been raised and that the military have been called in. It is reported they are on the way and should be here within two hours jmackie@costadelsol.st
The first evacuations have begun as the fire spreads Reports are coming in of evacuations of buildings in la zona de Las Cascadas in Calahonda as the fire spreads along the coast towards Marbella jmackie@costadelsol.st
Homes In Serious Danger From Fire Police have told residents of Atalya and Entrerios to leave their homes at once as they are in serious danger. Mijas Town council is appealing to residents in the the area to come to the sports centre in La Cala de mijas and the hipadrome The fire seems to […]
If you can help please read article for details Update On The Evacuation Of Animals For Kims Animal Shelter URGENT: please anyone. cars with the dogs are coming down to the picnic ground at Mijas Golf just past the Tamisa Golf Hotel. We need cars to take the dogs to Cat and Dog World at […]
The fire can be seen from all over the area A fire near the town of Coin has forced to evacuate a dozen homes. The fire originated at 1850 near Sierra Negra in the town of Coin. Currently the fires are affecting places of the towns of Coin, Alhaurin el Grande and Mijas. The 112 Emergency Service has […]
The Town Hall had denied responsibility for the fire Two and a half acres of land was destroyed by a fire that broke out during a firework display organized by Benalmadena Town Hall. The fire which started around midnight came close to a residential area in the town and it was only when the wind […]