21 Aug, 2025 @ 22:05
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BREAKING: Wildfire erupts near Monda Castle as flames light up Costa del Sol skyline

A NEW wildfire has broken out tonight in the Sierra Canucha near Monda, Malaga, with flames visible across the Costa del Sol.

The blaze began shortly after 9.15pm on August 21 and has already lit up the night sky, with residents reporting it could be seen from Fuengirola, Coin and as far away as Alora.

Emergency services confirmed that nine teams of forest firefighters and three fire engines have been deployed to the scene. Police and local brigades are also on the ground.

Neighbours have described a wall of fire running along the mountainside close to the castle and the quarry at Monda. One witness said that the ‘whole side of the mountain’ was ablaze.

Residents across the region shared pictures of the flames, with many fearing the fire could spread through the wooded terrain.

More to follow…

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Walter Finch

Walter Finch, who comes from a background in video and photography, is keen on reporting on and investigating organised crime, corruption and abuse of power. He is fascinated by the nexus between politics, business and law-breaking, as well as other wider trends that affect society.
Born in London but having lived in six countries, he is well-travelled and worldly. He studied Philosophy at the University of Birmingham and earned his diploma in journalism from London's renowned News Associates during the Covid era.
He got his first break in the business working on the Foreign News desk of the Daily Mail's online arm, where he also helped out on the video desk.
He then decided to escape the confines of London and returned to Spain in 2022, having previously lived in Barcelona for many years.
He took up up a reporter role with the Olive Press Newspaper and today he is based in La Linea de la Concepcion at the heart of a global chokepoint and crucial maritime hub, where he edits the Olive Press Gibraltar edition.
He is also the deputy news editor across all editions of the newspaper.

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