As a second helicopter is deployed near motorhomes and stables, a wildfire in Alhaurin el Grande causes panic.

Two separate fire fronts appear to be burning in the vicinity of the Rio Fahala in Alhaurin el Grande. As firefighters and helicopters work to contain the fires, they are supported by specialist wildfire crews.

Two fires near Rio Fahala reported

EWN eyewitnesses report that a fire has been burning in the area where the bullrushes are along the Rio Fahala. As the fire nears the area, witnesses report hearing the screams of horses in nearby stables.

Smoke is coming from another fire that appears to be a burning caravan or car, though this hasn’t yet been officially confirmed. Posh Pets employees have confirmed that the dog hotel was not affected.

Fire nears dog and Cat Hotel

Posh Pets is only a hundred meters away from the second fire, which has caused major concern for local residents about the dogs and cats in the boarding cattery and kennels. There are no reports of damage to the facility as at the time this article was published.

Second helicopter and BRICA Crews Respond

A BRICA fire engine is among the emergency vehicles on scene. Firefighters are continuing to fight the blaze. Another helicopter arrived to help crews contain the fire. As the fire burns the dry vegetation, witnesses report hearing loud crackling sounds.

Residents come together to fight a fire

Residents have come together to try and protect their land as firefighters battle the fire. As a precaution, people have moved their motorhomes from the area.

Residents are afraid of nearby stables

The sound of the horses in distress has made it difficult to bear. The neighbours are crying out in concern for the horses as the firefighters work to minimize the damage and control the situation.

As more information becomes available, we will update this story.

14/07/2026. 🕗 15.20 h.

🔴 DECLARADO | Incendio en #AlhaurínElGrande, #Málaga
📌 #IFAlhaurínElGrande, en paraje Río Fahala

MEDIOS:
🚁 1 pesado, 1 ligero
👩‍🚒 43 efectivos por tierra
🚒 1 autobomba pic.twitter.com/EqWBqAIDW2

— EMA INFOCA (@Plan_INFOCA) July 14, 2026