Authorities report, however, that the fire is not yet completely extinguished. Conservationists are concerned about the effect on plant and animal life and say the area should have greater protection
Around 3,000 people have been forced from their homes since the blaze broke out in Sierra Bermeja on Wednesday. The military have been called in to help put out the flames
More than a thousand people had been evacuated from their homes by Thursday evening. Authorities warn the blaze is a ‘hungry monster’ that will not be put out today
The AP-7 highway was cut off to traffic along a 15 kilometer stretch in Málaga province while 250 firefighters battled the flames, which affected Estepona, Benahavís, Jubrique and Genalguacil
The Interior Ministry is seeking to resolve asylum requests on an ‘urgent’ basis, as the new arrivals are sent to Spain’s regions to enter the shelter system
Several military units have been sent to control the situation in the North African exclave city. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said his “priority is restoring normality”