More firefighters called to tackle Marbella forest fire

UPDATE: INFOCA say fire has been extinguished

AN additional 11 firefighters have been called to tackle a blaze in Marbella.

The forest fire on La Concha, first reported by the Olive Press, broke out at around 11pm in the Juanar area last night.

Buenos días. #IFMarbella, activo, se incorporan al orto 6 medios aereos. Trabajo durante la madrugada con más de medio centenar de efectivos pic.twitter.com/UeqWPCWO71

— INFOCA (@Plan_INFOCA) October 1, 2017

Around 50 firemen are now fighting the flames.

Six aircraft are expected to join the fight today.

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