Wildfire prompts evacuation of hundreds of families in Spain

Sep 12, 2011

Marbella, Spain - About 250 Spanish firefighters were Monday battling a wildfire that ravaged more than 1,200 hectares and prompted the evacuation of over 700 families near the tourist resort of Marbella on the southern coast.

About 500 families were evacuated preventively in Marbella, officials said. Around 200 families also had to leave their homes in nearby Ojen, but were able to return later on.

Evacuations also took place in Mijas, where several houses were affected by flames.

About 900 hectares of the burned area would be able to recover, while 300 others suffered much more serious damage, officials said.

Winds and high temperatures spread the fire, which was tentatively attributed to arson.

Source: Monsters and Critics.
Link: http://news.monstersandcritics.com/europe/news/article_1662434.php/Wildfire-prompts-evacuation-of-hundreds-of-families-in-Spain.