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Daily Record
7 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Record
Spain wildfires force evacuation of restaurants and bars near holiday resorts
The wildfire broke out on Tuesday afternoon in southern Spain, and has forced hotels and bars to be evacuated as well as several beach resorts Holidaymakers and residents have been forced to flee beach resorts across southern Spain after a rapidly spreading wildfire broke out close to the popular coastal town of Tarifa in Cadiz, Andalusia. The inferno started at approximately 4pm on Tuesday when flames erupted from a motorhome at Torre de la Pena campsite, quickly racing across the drought-stricken, mountainous landscape and threatening residential areas, campsites, and tourist hotspots. Fierce winds have intensified the blaze, shrouding neighbouring beaches in thick black smoke and forcing authorities to close the N-340 highway between Las Pinas and Pedro Valiente, the Mirror reports. Emergency crews, including five helicopters, two water-bombing aircraft, a coordination plane, and multiple ground teams, are battling against the flames. Multiple caravans have already been destroyed by the fire, whilst venues including the Wawa Hotel and popular beachside bars known as chiringuitos have been forced to evacuate. Authorities have confirmed no injuries have occurred so far. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Tarifa's Mayor Jose Antonio Santos told La Sexta that the blaze represents "the fastest-spreading fire I've ever seen", describing the circumstances as "unprecedented" for the region. Local publication Europa Sur has confirmed that restaurants and hotels across roughly 3km from La Pena to Casas de Porros have been evacuated, reports the Irish Mirror. Beachgoers have received urgent warnings, whilst Algeciras Mayor Jose Ignacio Landaluce has pledged support for the emergency response. The public is being urged to avoid The vicinity, particularly as key access routes are still shut. The fire is dangerously close to the Estrecho Natural Park, and precautions are being taken to protect nearby communities, including Valdevaqueros. INFOCA, the Andalusian wildfire response agency, is leading coordination efforts on the ground. Operations at Gibraltar Airport - the closest airport just 48km away - remain unaffected, with all scheduled flights running on time. This recent blaze follows a string of wildfires across the Iberian Peninsula, including a significant one near Madrid last month. Officials throughout Spain and Portugal remain on high alert as the ongoing extreme summer heat and dry conditions pose a serious wildfire risk.
Irish Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Climate
- Irish Daily Mirror
Spain hotels and bars evacuated as fast moving wildfire nears beach resorts
Tourists and residents have been evacuated from beach resorts in southern Spain after a fast-moving wildfire broke out near the popular town of Tarifa in the Cadiz province of Andalusia. The fire, which began around 4pm Tuesday in a motorhome at the Torre de la Pena campsite, has rapidly spread through dry, hilly terrain, threatening homes, campsites and tourist hotspots. Strong winds have fanned the flames, sending thick black smoke over nearby beaches and forcing the closure of the N-340 highway between Las Pinas and Pedro Valiente. Emergency crews, including five helicopters, two water-carrying planes, a coordination aircraft and multiple ground teams, are battling the blaze, Mirror UK reports. Several caravans have already been destroyed, and businesses such as the Wawa Hotel and local beach bars - known as chiringuitos - have been evacuated. No injuries have been reported by authorities so far. Tarifa Mayor Jose Antonio Santos told national channel La Sexta that the blaze is "the fastest-spreading fire I've ever seen", describing the event as "unprecedented" for the region. Restaurants and hotels have been evacuated in the approximate 3km between La Pena and Casas de Porros, local newspaper Europa Sur reported. A fire has taken hold in Cadiz, southern Spain (Image: @X) Warning messages have been sent to beachgoers and Algeciras Mayor José Ignacio Landaluce has pledged resources to support the emergency response. Residents are being urged to avoid the area, especially as access roads remain closed. The fire is dangerously close to the Estrecho Natural Park, and efforts are underway to protect nearby communities, including Valdevaqueros. INFOCA, the Andalusian wildfire response agency, is leading coordination efforts on the ground. Operations at Gibraltar Airport - the closest airport just 48km miles away - are currently unaffected, with all scheduled flights on time. This latest fire follows a string of wildfires across the Iberian Peninsula, including a major blaze near Madrid last month. Officials across Spain and Portugal remain on high alert as extreme summer heat and dry conditions continue to pose a serious wildfire risk. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
