Firefighters battle Competa blaze from the air:Emergency services warn more evacuations may be necessary 17:00 – Level 1 Emergency Plan for Forest Fires declared

A FOREST fire is blazing in the village of Sierra de la Tejeda near the town of Competa in Malaga province. Four homes have been evacuated in the Las Colmenillas urbanisation so far as ten aircraft tackle the blaze in a rugged area. The 112 emergency services report that the fire started at around 13.15 this afternoon and members of Infoca, the brigade Guardia Civil and local police are currently in attendance. There are no reports of injuries.

17:14 – Seaplanes are collecting water from Lake Viñuela to fight the blaze