Benahavis Blaze Forces 2,000 People from Their Homes

Benahavis Blaze Forces 2,000 People from their Homes  The fire that broke out in Benahavis, near Al-Ahwaz on Thursday forced the evacuation of 2053 people.

Benahavis Blaze Forces 2,000 People from Their Homes

Forest fires broke out near the city of Benahavis Thursday afternoon (9th July). A total of 2053 people had to be evacuated.  No one was allowed back in Los Flamingos by 3pm Friday. Parque BotanicoThe Four Seasons area and the.  257 people have been recruited from the Marbella Club Hills urbanisation and Caserías del Esperonal remain evacuated.  Red Cross has provided emergency accommodation in the Benahavis sport centre. However, most of those who were evacuated chose to stay with friends and family.

Last night, a fire broke out near the AP-7. Francisco Martin.

Emergency services still classify the fire as “active”. They have been able to secure 70% of its perimeter.  Since the blaze began at 4.30pm, four helicopters and three planes as well as 12 fire engines have been working to tackle the emergency. Around 130 firefighters are also involved.

Ian James captured this photo of the El Paraiso fire shortly after it started.

Currently there are three fire engines, one helicopter and 44 firefighters. Stabilising fires on the ground At 3pm, Friday the 19th of July.

Published:10.07.2026

Written by Dave James

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