Published 3 years ago

More evacuated as Spain deploys military against wildfire

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The blaze in Malaga province has destroyed nearly 7,000 hectares (17,300 acres) of forest. A 44-year-old firefighter died Thursday while trying to extinguish the blaze. Authorities say they have evidence of arson and are investigating. Wildfires are common in southern Europe during the hot, dry summer months.

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Times of India

Spain deploys military against wildfire, evacuates 2,500

Europe News: JUBRIQUE(Spain): Soldiers were deployed Sunday in southeastern Spain to join the battle against a major wildfire that is burning for a fourth day, inv.

3 years ago·India

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BBC News

Spain fire: Thousands flee blaze near Costa del Sol town

Almost 2,000 people have left their homes as the military joins efforts to contain the flames.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Spanish wildfires drive thousands from homes close to Costa del Sol

Firefighters battle to contain blazes in Andalucía as Spain drafts in military to helpPeople have fled their homes in six more Andalucían towns and villages as Spain sent in a military unit to help tackle wildfires raging close to a Costa del Sol resort.A blaze fanned by strong winds has driven out almost 2,000 people and killed one emergency worker since it began on Wednesday in the mountainous Sierra Bermeja above Estepona, a popular spot with…

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Spain deploys military against wildfire, evacuates 2,500

In Spain, over 75,000 hectares of forest and bush areas have burned in the first eight months of the year

3 years ago·India

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The Independent

Costa del Sol towns evacuated amid huge wildfire

More than 1,000 now displaced by blaze authorities believe may have been started deliberately

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Spanish wildfire rages for sixth day as evacuees start to return home

ESTEPONA, Spain - Firefighters struggled on Monday to extinguish a wildfire raging for six days near a Costa del Sol resort in southern Spain, but said they finally saw encouraging signs as some of the thousands of evacuees started returning home. "The evolution over the last few hours shows hopeful signs but we have to remain prudent," fire brigade chief Juan Sanchez of the regional

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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