forest fire in malaga resort town : 500 evacuated

A fire broke out yesterday in the resort town of Estepona in the city of Malaga, famous for its beaches in the Andalusian Autonomous Region of Spain. About 500 people have been evacuated due to the fire in nearby Abejeras, Forest Hills and Monte Mayor. Many roads were closed to traffic due to the fire. About 250 firefighters and firefighting helicopters continue extinguishing efforts.