Homes in Estepona face danger from encroaching wildfire
Wildfire Rages in Estepona: Evacuations Underway and Emergency Services Mobilised
A wildfire has erupted near Agrojardín in Estepona, Andalusia, Spain, threatening residential areas and spreading through nearby natural land. The exact cause of the wildfire remains unknown at this time.
The incident was reported at approximately 1.45pm on Friday, September 5, near the Parque Antena urbanisation. The wildfire is currently ongoing, and emergency services, including the national police, local police, firefighters, medical teams, and INFOCA's wildfire response unit, have been activated to tackle the blaze.
INFOCA, the regional emergency service of the Andalusian government, is managing the emergency response to the wildfire. Their extinguishing plan has mobilised multiple resources to the site, including lightweight, semi-heavy, and heavy helicopters, forest firefighter groups, BRICA units, operations technicians, an environmental agent, and a fire engine.
The fire has already threatened four cars, causing them to explode. Natalie Clair, from Natalie's Nails, reported that their urbanisation is on fire, and everyone has been evacuated. Evacuations of homes in Estepona are taking place due to the rapidly spreading wildfire.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to decide if more evacuations will be necessary. The 112 coordination centre is managing the emergency response to the wildfire in Estepona. Further updates on the wildfire situation in Estepona will be provided as more information becomes available.
The available search results do not provide specific information about the identities of the individuals involved in the emergency response to the forest fire in Estepona on Friday, September 5.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to monitor the situation in Estepona. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this wildfire.
