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HERE COMES THE RAIN: But is it enough to put out the Costa del Sol’s Sierra Bermeja wildfire?

THE Costa del Sol and nearly 1000 firefighters held their breath as rain finally arrived to help extinguish the worst fire for decades. Weather forecasters

13 Sep, 2021 @ 19:00

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Marine life now threatened as ash from wildfire on Spain’s Costa del Sol pollutes the sea

ASH from a wildfire raging in the Sierra Bermeja is polluting the sea along the Costa del Sol posing a threat to marine life, experts

13 Sep, 2021 @ 18:00

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LATEST: Army called in to tackle Sierra Bermeja wildfire on Spain’s Costa del Sol after it doubles in size

SPAIN’S army has been called in to battle the wildfire that broke out in the Sierra Bermeja above Estepona after it suddenly doubled in size

13 Sep, 2021 @ 17:00

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EXPLAINED: Sierra Bermeja blaze classified as the first ‘sixth generation’ wildfire in Spain

AUTHORITIES are describing the wildfire raging out of control in the hills above Estepona on Spain’s Costa del Sol as a ‘sixth generation’ fire, an

13 Sep, 2021 @ 16:15

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British driver tests positive for cocaine and cannabis after high speed car chase on Costa del Sol

THE BRITISH driver who was arrested after a high-speed car chase down the Costa del Sol was allegedly driving under the influence of drugs. The

13 Sep, 2021 @ 15:00

Malaga

ANALYSIS: Why is the Sierra Bermeja wildfire in hills above Spain’s Costa del Sol the fiercest in recent years and proving so difficult to extinguish?

A FIRE expert from Malaga University has explained how a number of key factors have combined to make the latest blaze one of the worst

13 Sep, 2021 @ 14:15

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Storm to bring much needed rain to help fight Spain’s Sierra Bermeja wildfire

THE arrival of rainfall, expected this Monday and Tuesday in the province of Malaga, could provide a much-needed reprieve for fire crews battling against the

13 Sep, 2021 @ 08:45

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HORROR SHOW: Spain’s Estepona blaze goes into fifth night with 4 more villages evacuated

2700 people evacuated with more villages in danger in biggest blaze for decades

12 Sep, 2021 @ 20:36

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NIGHTMARE: Record numbers of aircraft and firemen tackle Spain’s Costa del Sol blaze into fourth night

TEAMS of firefighters are getting prepared to battle the biggest blaze on the Costa del Sol for decades for a FOURTH consecutive night.The appalling fire

11 Sep, 2021 @ 22:14

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Beach Olympics: Fitness fanatics wanted for charity fundraiser in Puerto Banus on Spain’s Costa del Sol

LOCAL Costa del Sol charity Collective Calling are organising a fundraising event on Saturday 9th October from 11am–2pm on Paradise Beach in Puerto Banus. The

11 Sep, 2021 @ 17:00

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LATEST: Wildfire rages into fourth day on Spain’s Costa del Sol but wind drops and conditions improve

FIREFIGHTING authorities said conditions for battling the wildfire in the Sierra Bermeja above Estepona had improved as strong winds dropped overnight. The battle to contain

11 Sep, 2021 @ 10:24

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‘Pray for rain’: Firefighters battle blaze on Spain’s Costa del Sol into third night

THE blaze on Spain’s Costa del Sol threatens to be one of the largest wildfires in the zone for decades. A total of 30 aircraft

10 Sep, 2021 @ 19:45

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DAMBUSTERS: Watch firefighting aircraft scoop up water to douse blaze above Estepona on Spain’s Costa del Sol

IN tight military formation, a legion of sea-planes battle the biggest fire of the summer in southern Spain. The tune from Dambusters would be appropriate

10 Sep, 2021 @ 17:01

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UPDATE: Firefighter dies in Sierra Bermeja forest fire and Selwo in Spain’s Estepona is evacuated

A FIREFIGHTER has tragically died after becoming trapped when helping to fight the ferocious blaze that is sweeping across Sierra Bermeja, in the Costa del

10 Sep, 2021 @ 08:45

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GALLERY: Shocking images show giant smoke stack from wildfire on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A GIGANTIC smoke plume was visible from across the Costa del Sol as firefighters continued to battle against a wildfire that has already ravaged close

9 Sep, 2021 @ 18:14

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LATEST: Arson suspected as firefighters battle to control blaze that has already scorched 2,000 hectares in hills above Spain’s Costa del Sol

AN ARSONIST is believed to be behind a blaze above the Costa del Sol that has already scorched 2,167 hectares, authorities have revealed. It appears

9 Sep, 2021 @ 14:36

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EXCLUSIVE: Scenes from hell as Sierra Bermeja wildfire destroys forest above Spain’s Costa del Sol

A VOLUNTEER firefighter called in to tackle one of the worst blazes to hit the zone this summer has shared his view with the Olive

9 Sep, 2021 @ 11:43

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IN PICS: Homes evacuated and AP-7 shut as wildfire rages through ecological zone in hills above Estepona on Spain’s Costa del Sol

MORE than 400 people were evacuated from homes overnight as a wildfire blazed through the Sierra Bermeja in the hills above Estepona ravaging an area

9 Sep, 2021 @ 10:00

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All of Spain’s Malaga, except Costa del Sol, drops to COVID-19 Alert Level 1—which sees coronavirus control measures eased and night curfew on Malaga city beaches lifted

THE whole province of Malaga, except the Costa del Sol health district, has been given the green light to transition to COVID-19 Alert Level 1.

9 Sep, 2021 @ 09:15

Health·Lead·Malaga

British tourist arrested for attempted murder after deliberately driving into two people on Spain's Mallorca

British driver arrested in Spain after high speed police chase on the Costa del Sol

A HOLLYWOOD-style police chase has ended with a British man arrested on the Costa del Sol. The young British driver was cuffed after he was

8 Sep, 2021 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Smoke seen for miles above Marbella as fire breaks out on Spain’s Costa del Sol

ON Tuesday evening a forest fire broke out in the hills in Spain’s Benahavis. The flames broke out in the affluent area, close to Marbella,

8 Sep, 2021 @ 13:30

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Andalucia’s health districts are set to be given the green light to transition into Alert Level 0.

Spain’s Malaga registers lowest COVID-19 rate in three months—with half of Malaga’s health districts at Alert Level 1

THE current cumulative incidence rate in Malaga province for COVID-19 stands at 140.6 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days—below the high risk

8 Sep, 2021 @ 09:15

Health·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s International Air Festival of Torre del Mar to take place this week

THIS week, the south of Spain sees one of the greatest air shows in the summer season, the Torre del Mar Air Show. Sunday, September

7 Sep, 2021 @ 10:00

Lead·Malaga·Other News

Spain’s Malaga records the lowest number of daily Covid infections in seven months and zero deaths

Spain’s Malaga reports zero COVID-19 deaths for first time in over a month

ENCOURAGING data reveals zero COVID-19 deaths in the province of Malaga for the first time in over a month. According to data provided by the

7 Sep, 2021 @ 09:15

Health·Lead·Malaga

Road improvement scheme gets underway in Mijas on Spain’s Costa del Sol

ROADS around Mijas on the Costa del Sol are set for a massive revamp ahead of the rainy season, but that will mean traffic upheaval

6 Sep, 2021 @ 20:30

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Expat Brit musician found dead on river bank in Spain’s Malaga after week long search

THE lifeless body of British expat singer Jonathan Pickford, has been discovered on a river bank in Almogia (Malaga), seven days after he went missing.

6 Sep, 2021 @ 18:44

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