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South Madrid residents at their wits’ end after squatters’ apartment fire caps months of disturbances

MADRID residents have voiced alarm over safety in their district after a squatted apartment in the heart of their neighbourhood caught fire last week. Emergency

23 Dec, 2025 @ 14:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid

SPAIN IN FLAMES: Police arrest 48 for arson and 16 regions declared disaster zones

SPAIN’S countryside is still burning – and police say arsonists are to blame for many of the wildfires that tore through forests, farmland and homes,

27 Aug, 2025 @ 10:10

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Other News

Mijas wildfire extinguished by forest firefighters in Spain

A WILDFIRE in Mijas that started yesterday afternoon has been controlled. The fire started in the Cortijo de Los Ortejones area near Santana Golf and

15 Aug, 2025 @ 11:03

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Arrests made as arsonists blamed for torching huge swathes of Spain – firefighters are still battling several blazes

SPAIN’S countryside is burning — and police say arsonists are to blame for many of the blazes tearing through forests, farmland and even areas close

15 Aug, 2025 @ 10:38

Lead·National News·Other News

Spain’s iconic Great Mosque of Cordoba narrowly escaped Notre Dame-style catastrophe – but why is it a World Heritage site?

A FIRE broke out at Cordoba’s historic mosque-turned-cathedral at 9pm on Friday, 8 August, but it was quickly extinguished by firefighters. Mayor of Cordoba, Jose

12 Aug, 2025 @ 17:54

Cordoba·Lead

New wildfire hits Spain’s Tarifa: flames rage near famous Bolonia and Atlanterra beaches

A NEW blaze has broken out in Tarifa close to the popular beaches of Bolonia and Atlanterra. Around six forestry firefighter squads, specialist technicians, and

11 Aug, 2025 @ 16:54

Andalucia·Cadiz·Lead

EXCLUSIVE: Expat hotel boss tells of ‘amazing’ staff who saved luxury Tarifa hotel and 100 guests as scary wildfire came ‘just 4 metres’ from its border

IT was a classic rearguard action by the hard-working staff at one of Andalucia’s top hotels that saved it from almost certain destruction. As flames

6 Aug, 2025 @ 16:41

Andalucia·Cadiz·Lead

Five hospitalised after fire erupts at Marbella beach bar

EMERGENCY crews rushed to Nagüeles beach in Marbella just before midday on Tuesday after a fire broke out at a two-storey beach bar, leaving several

30 Jul, 2025 @ 16:46

Costa del Sol·Marbella

Fire at Mijas Recycling Plant: BOMBEROS MIJAS (Mijas Comunicación)

Costa del Sol residents told to stay indoors to avoid toxic smoke from Recycling Plant fire

A MAJOR alert was issued in Mijas early this morning after a fire erupted at the Costa del Sol recycling plant. The emergency services received

29 Jul, 2025 @ 14:46

Andalucia·Lead

One firefighter dies as blaze rips through over 3,000 hectares in Spain’s Catalunya

A FIREFIGHTER has died as emergency services continue to battle a wildfire in southern Catalunya equivalent to the size of over 4,500 football pitches. Antonio

11 Jul, 2025 @ 09:00

Catalunya·Environment·Lead

MALAGA FLAT INFERNO: Elderly couple in critical condition after blaze tore through tower block

A TOWERING inferno sparked by an electrical fault tore through a 12-storey block of flats in Spain’s Malaga last night (Thursday, May 1) – leaving

2 May, 2025 @ 16:18

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Swedish man, 47, ‘dies in car fire after crashing in a tunnel on Spain’s Costa del Sol’

A SWEDISH man of 47 years has died after his car burst into flames following a crash in a tunnel on Spain’s Costa del Sol.

23 Apr, 2025 @ 17:21

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead

Watch: Moment fire engulfed Miramar shopping centre on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THIS is the moment a fire caused chaos at a popular shopping centre in Fuengirola at the weekend. Footage shared online captures flames breaking out

24 Mar, 2025 @ 11:29

Costa del Sol·Lead·Video

Luxury Villa Turned Into Marijuana Farm In Spain's Valencia With Drugs Sent To Uk

More than a third of stolen electricity in Malaga is used by drug cartels, figures reveal

CASES of electricity theft to power indoor marijuana plantations are surging in Malaga, with drug cartels consuming more than 36% of the stolen energy, according

21 Feb, 2025 @ 14:14

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Woman ‘killed by husband’ in Benalmadena had requested a restraining order but was denied

A SPANISH woman was denied a restraining order against her ‘abusive’ ex-partner just days before he allegedly killed her, it has emerged. Catalina, 48, was

10 Feb, 2025 @ 14:27

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead

Outrage in Benalmadena after Nigerian man ‘kills wife then sets house on fire’: Locals gather in street

THE brutal killing of a woman in Benalmadena overnight has rocked the local community. A Nigerian man has been arrested after allegedly murdering his spouse

9 Feb, 2025 @ 13:38

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead

Watch: Lorry becomes engulfed in flames near Marbella causing huge traffic jam

A HUGE traffic jam was reported on the busy A-7 this morning after a lorry caught on fire. Footage shared online shows how the vehicle

19 Dec, 2024 @ 11:41

Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella

Negligence suspected for wildfire in Spain’s Mallorca as authorities launch probe

NEGLIGENCE is believed to be the cause of a wildfire in Andratx, Mallorca, which was finally controlled this morning (December 9). The fire has scorched

9 Dec, 2024 @ 16:19

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

WATCH: Major fire tears through popular water park on Spain’s Costa del Sol – ahead of planned renovations

A DRAMATIC fire today caused serious damage at a popular water park on the Costa del Sol. The inferno erupted at Aqualand in Torremolinos at

5 Dec, 2024 @ 17:05

Lead·Malaga

Watch: Boat blaze in Marbella just hours after ‘drug user’ caused eight-car inferno in nearby Cabopino Beach car park

THIS is the moment a boat caught fire at a major port on the Costa del Sol on Sunday – just hours after a nearby

21 Oct, 2024 @ 18:20

Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella·Video

Watch: Forest fire takes hold in Malaga’s Alhaurin el Grande as helicopter tackles blaze and thick black smoke billows into the sky

A FOREST fire has been declared in the Malaga town of Alhaurin el Grande. According to Andalucia’s firefighting service INFOCA, a ‘heavy duty’ helicopter has

13 Sep, 2024 @ 14:50

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Forest fire is stabilised on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Firefighters in Casares worked through the night in ‘difficult’ terrain

A FOREST fire in Casares has finally been stabilised after firefighters and aircraft worked through the night. The Andalucian fire service INFOCA first decalared the

24 Jul, 2024 @ 12:40

Costa del Sol·Lead

Forest fire in Marbella is stabilised after 100 firefighters work through the night to tackle inferno

A FOREST fire in Marbella has been stabilised following a long night of work by dedicated firefighters. More than 100 men and women were roped

23 Jul, 2024 @ 11:05

Lead·Marbella

Forest fire erupts in Marbella: Helicopters and planes dump water on inferno as videos show smoke billowing into the air and blacking out roads

A FOREST fire has erupted in Marbella following a day of high temperatures and blustery conditions. Around 100 firefighters and 14 aircraft have been roped

22 Jul, 2024 @ 18:18

Lead·Marbella

British expat, 48, is rescued from devastating fire at his two-storey home on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Are you the expat mentioned in this story? Email tips@theolivepress.es A BRITISH expat has been rescued from his home in Manilva after becoming trapped by

3 May, 2024 @ 15:20

Costa del Sol·Lead

Bikini Beach suffers a second fire just weeks after first inferno that gutted the popular chiringuito on Spain’s Costa del Sol

BIKINI Beach in Estepona has suffered yet another devastating fire. The chiringuito was seen engulfed by flames late last night, just weeks after a previous

28 Apr, 2024 @ 11:06

Estepona·Lead

South Madrid residents at their wits’ end after squatters’ apartment fire caps months of disturbances

SPAIN IN FLAMES: Police arrest 48 for arson and 16 regions declared disaster zones

Mijas wildfire extinguished by forest firefighters in Spain

Arrests made as arsonists blamed for torching huge swathes of Spain – firefighters are still battling several blazes

Spain’s iconic Great Mosque of Cordoba narrowly escaped Notre Dame-style catastrophe – but why is it a World Heritage site?

New wildfire hits Spain’s Tarifa: flames rage near famous Bolonia and Atlanterra beaches

EXCLUSIVE: Expat hotel boss tells of ‘amazing’ staff who saved luxury Tarifa hotel and 100 guests as scary wildfire came ‘just 4 metres’ from its border

Five hospitalised after fire erupts at Marbella beach bar

Costa del Sol residents told to stay indoors to avoid toxic smoke from Recycling Plant fire

One firefighter dies as blaze rips through over 3,000 hectares in Spain’s Catalunya

MALAGA FLAT INFERNO: Elderly couple in critical condition after blaze tore through tower block

Swedish man, 47, ‘dies in car fire after crashing in a tunnel on Spain’s Costa del Sol’

Watch: Moment fire engulfed Miramar shopping centre on Spain’s Costa del Sol

More than a third of stolen electricity in Malaga is used by drug cartels, figures reveal

Woman ‘killed by husband’ in Benalmadena had requested a restraining order but was denied

Outrage in Benalmadena after Nigerian man ‘kills wife then sets house on fire’: Locals gather in street

Watch: Lorry becomes engulfed in flames near Marbella causing huge traffic jam

Negligence suspected for wildfire in Spain’s Mallorca as authorities launch probe

WATCH: Major fire tears through popular water park on Spain’s Costa del Sol – ahead of planned renovations

Watch: Boat blaze in Marbella just hours after ‘drug user’ caused eight-car inferno in nearby Cabopino Beach car park

Watch: Forest fire takes hold in Malaga’s Alhaurin el Grande as helicopter tackles blaze and thick black smoke billows into the sky

Forest fire is stabilised on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Firefighters in Casares worked through the night in ‘difficult’ terrain

Forest fire in Marbella is stabilised after 100 firefighters work through the night to tackle inferno

Forest fire erupts in Marbella: Helicopters and planes dump water on inferno as videos show smoke billowing into the air and blacking out roads

British expat, 48, is rescued from devastating fire at his two-storey home on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Bikini Beach suffers a second fire just weeks after first inferno that gutted the popular chiringuito on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Exotic alligator is rescued from reservoir after being dumped by owners in Spain

Death toll reaches three on Costa del Sol as town in Malaga province seeks disaster zone status after Sunday’s floods

Police arrest woman on Madrid airport plane for stealing coat at security control

Flights diverted from airport in northern Spain after wild boars rush onto runway

Avalanche kills three people in one of Spain’s most popular skiing areas