wildfire affects the municipalities of Estepona, Jubrique and Genalguacil. The fires in Estepona had

ESTEPONA, SPAIN( REUTERS)-A wildfire raging close to a popular Costa del Sol resort was still active on Saturday( Sept 11), and locals spoke of their anger about the blaze, which is believed to have been started deliberately. Andalucia's regional forest fire agency said conditions had improved overnight, and over 400 firefighters supported by 41 helicopters were working to tackle the blaze. Fanned by strong winds and high late-summer temperatures, the flames have driven over 1, 000 people from t

ESTEPONA, SPAIN( REUTERS)-People fled their homes in six more Andalusian towns and villages on Sunday( Sept 12) as Spain sent in a military unit to help tackle blazes raging close to a Costa del Sol resort.A wildfire fanned by strong winds has now driven out close to 2, 000 people and killed one emergency worker since it erupted on Wednesday in the mountainous Sierra Bermeja above Estepona, a popular spot with British tourists and retirees. Huge plumes of smoke rising above the mountains could b

Six towns and villages were evacuated on Sunday, and huge plumes of smoke could be seen from miles away. Evacuations are still ramping up, with two more towns evacuated on Monday morning. Residents of five other communities were told to leave their homes on Friday. Regional environment chief Carmen Crespo said the blaze appears to have been set intentionally. READ MORE: Malaga wildfire: Thousands evacuated as ‘monster’ blaze ravages SpainThe battle is being made more difficult by" complicated te