UPDATE: Several urbanizations evacuated at Torreguadiaro

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News just come in that the urbanizations at Vista Laguna, Colinas del Mar, Playa Guadiaro y Punta Europa have been evacuated. The fire apparently began close to the Montilla Restaurant, in turn close to the petrol station, opposite the fruit and veg shop between the two roundabouts on the Western side of Torreguadiaro itself. However, it  spread considerably thanks to the wind and the dryness of the scrub in the hills above Torreguadiaro.

Fire at Torreguadiaro

SAN ROQUE / Torreguadiaro A brush fire broke out at about 1.30 this afternoon close to several urbanizations in that area. INFOCA sent in four helicopters, one plane, one coordinating plane, as well as two full 22-personnel units plus another 54 volunteers and four pump trucks. No evacuation procedures had been put in place at 5pm this afternoon. The road was cut off -we have no news that it has been opened, but it might be by now- at the roundabout on the A-7 (See map) and sent up to the AP-7 toll road.  More news as it comes in.