Spain is going through its worst environmental crisis in 30 years, caused by the fires devouring, just so far, nearly 400,000 hectares.
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Large Forest Fire in Málaga
by Martin Myall •
A forest fire broke out yesterday afternoon in Pujerra mear Benahavis (Málaga) which has required a major deployment of Infoca and military units.
The Soldiers Arrive
by Editor •
The Spanish Army unit specialised in dealing with emergency/disaster situations (UME) docked at Motril port and have deployed in Motril and Almuñécar.
Port Tents to be Replaced
by Vivienne Hughes •
After being flooded out in recent days owing to the rainfall, it has been decided to provide better accommodation for immigrants than just tents in the Motril port.
Flash Floods Kill Five
by Hugh MacArthur •
The death toll as of 08.00h this morning stands at five, but there are still people unaccounted for on the island of Mallorca.
Military Comes to the Rescue
by Hugh MacArthur •
Such has been the onslaught this summer with of arrivals from North Africa that the Army has set up a tent encampment in Motril Port to help cope.
Skiers Trapped
by Hugh MacArthur •
There was quite a commotion in the Canary Islands when the cablecars on the ski slopes broke down, leaving over a hundred tourists trapped at the top of the mountain.
Tragic Stupidity
by Martin Myall •
Now into over 24 hours, the La Palma fire burns on, having claimed the life of 54-year-old Francisco José Santana; a fire that came about for the most ridiculous of reasons.
German Arrested over Wildfire
by Hugh MacArthur •
A German resident was arrested in the Canary Islands, suspected of having caused a wildland fire, which broke out in the evening of Wednesday the 3rd.
100 Fires Blaze
by Hugh MacArthur •
The western end of Asturias is being threatened by over 100 different forest fires. The idea that they could be from natural causes is remote, to say the least.