A NATURE reserve has been set on fire in a bid to regenerate growth.
The Laguna de Fuente de Pierda nature reserve in Andalucia was torched today by the Equipo Regional de Quemas Prescritas.
It is the first time a controlled burning process has been used to help regenerate ecosystems in a protected area.
It is carried out in colder weather and is believed to reduce the risk of more serious fires in summer temperatures.
