After these latest, careless bonfires on the Costa Tropical and elsewhere, the Junta reminds citizens that the consequences are prison sentences and fines.
Crack Down on Careless Fires
by Hugh MacArthur •
Tag Archive for infoca
This Time It’s Gualchos
by Martin Myall •
Infoca was busy in Gualchos yesterday, tackling a hill fire, deploying some 60 personnel and five fire-extinction vehicles.
Almuñecar Hill Fire
by Hugh MacArthur •
Infoca were called out to tackle a fire within the municipality of Almuñécar yesterday in the hills behind Velilla-Taramay.
300 Fire Suspects Investigated
by Martin Myall •
So far this year the Guardia Civil have investigated and arrested over 300 people for alleged arson in instances of hill fires.
Maro Vega Fire
by Martin Myall •
Maro saw its second fire this year yesterday when a blaze broke out in the area of the vega beside the village itself, in the Barranco de La Caleta.
Soportújar Fire Controlled
by Martin Myall •
A fire this morning in the area of Soportújar, fortunately has been brought under control thanks to the quick reaction of Infoca units.
Órgiva Hill Fire
by Hugh MacArthur •
No sooner than fire restrictions finish (they ended on the 31st) than small fires are breaking out in Salobreña, Motril and now in Órgiva.
Fire below The Castle
by Vivienne Hughes •
There was a small fire above Gambullón lane, below the castle, which did have the residents of the barrio de El Tajillo concerned, however.
Órgiva Fire
by Hugh MacArthur •
A hill fire broke out early this morning near Órgiva requiring the presence of Infoca personnel to stop it spreading and then to put it out.
Fire Restrictions Extended
by Martin Myall •
In a normal year the fire season runs from the 1st of June and ends on the 15th of October, but this year it’s still abnormally warm and dry.