Firefighters Nonetheless Battling Benahavís Blaze

Firefighters Nonetheless Battling Benahavís Blaze.  3 folks injured as greater than 200 firefighters battle the Costa Del Sol wildfire.

Picture by Anna Dabrowski

Firefighters Nonetheless Battling Benahavís Blaze

Hearth crews proceed operations at the moment following a wildfire which broke out close to Benahavís early on Sunday afternoon (thirteenth September).  The hearth began within the Ermita del Rosario space, only one kilometre from Benahavis. Pushed by robust easterly winds of as much as 50 km/h and excessive late summer time temperatures, the flames unfold quickly throughout  the steep, densely wooded terrain.  The hearth has affected roughly 230 to 300 hectares of land.

Accidents and Evacuations

Andalusia’s emergency providers have confirmed that three folks sustained accidents throughout the preliminary response:

• One individual suffered burns whereas making an attempt to place out flames close to a property, and was transferred to the Regional Hospital in Málaga.

• A firefighter with the INFOCA forest hearth service sustained a wrist damage in a fall on tough terrain.

• A 3rd individual obtained remedy for minor smoke inhalation.

As a precautionary measure regional authorities issued an emergency telephone alert (ES-Alert) in each Spanish and English to residents in Benahavís. Whereas an preliminary keep at residence order for the primary village space has since been lifted, selective evacuations stay in place for surrounding residential developments, together with Monte Mayor, the place round 50 residents have been moved to security. No residential properties have been reported destroyed.

Benahavis hearth seen from the primary street on Sunday. Picture by Anna Dabrowski.

200 Floor Crew And 20 Plane Struggle The Hearth

Greater than 200 floor personnel have been deployed yesterday to combat the fireplace, together with 20 plane together with specialised water bombing helicopters and planes.

In a single day situations introduced cooler temperatures and better humidity ranges (exceeding 70%), which helped firefighters gradual the advancing flames and stabilise key perimeters.

Authorities preserve Emergency Part 1 operational standing throughout the realm whereas floor groups safe hotspots and clear firebreaks. Native residents are suggested to watch official emergency channels and obey street closures across the A-7175 entry route.

Printed: 14.09.2026

Written by Dave James

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