By Ron Howells • Published: 11 Jun 2021 • 13:34
Smoke From Plastics Fire In Alhaurín de la Torre Seen From Malaga. image: FaceBook
Smoke From Plastics Fire In Alhaurín de la Torre Seen From Malaga.
A FIRE was reported this morning from a machinery warehouse located in the El Peñón de Alhaurín de la Torre area.
The blaze caused a huge column of black poisonous smoke that was visible even from Malaga City as a result of the plastics which were burning. The 112 Andalucia health emergency service received several calls this morning from locals alerting them to the fire.
At 12.30pm on Friday, June 11, firefighters continued to attempt to extinguish the fire. The fire was so intense that it was necessary to call for the intervention of members from the Royal Fire Department of Malaga.
The first call came at 9.20am stating that a fire had broken out in Camino de la Haza, along the A-7, at kilometre 230. Although no people were injured, some horses which were in nearby stables had to be evacuated.
As is the standard protocol in these situations, the coordinating centre then alerted the Guardia Civil, the Provincial Fire Brigade Consortium and the Royal Fire Department of Malaga.
Latest reports indicate the fire has finally been extinguished, the stables are being ‘aired’ for the return of the stressed animals – none are known to be hurt due to the fire.
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Ron actually started his working career as an Ophthalmic Technician- things changed when, during a band rehearsal, his amplifier blew up and he couldn’t get it fixed so he took a course at Birmingham University and ended up doing a degree course. He built up a chain of electronics stores and sold them as a franchise over 35 years ago. After five years touring the world Ron decided to move to Spain with his wife and son, a place they had visited over the years, and only bought the villa they live in because it has a guitar-shaped swimming pool!. Playing the guitar since the age of 7, he can often be seen, (and heard!) at beach bars and clubs along the length of the coast. He has always been interested in the news and constantly thrives to present his articles in an interesting and engaging way.
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