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BREAKING: Wildfire breaks out in Spain’s Mijas, prompting helicopter emergency response

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A WILDFIRE has been declared in Mijas, on the Costa del Sol, shortly before 16:00 on Thursday 14th August.

The blaze is affecting the La Cala Hills area, according to the regional wildfire service, Plan Infoca.

Two helicopters, one heavy and one light, have been deployed, along with a fire engine.

The response also includes two Brigadas de Refuerzo contra Incendios (Bricas), two groups of forest firefighters, two operations technicians, and one environmental officer.

Mijas is one of the municipalities in Malaga province historically most affected by wildfires.

More to follow. Please get in touch if you have any information about this development.

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Adam Husicka

Adam is a first-class graduate from the University of Sheffield, having done a year abroad in Madrid. Fluent in four languages, he grew up in the Czech Republic before moving to the UK at a young age. He is particularly passionate about video and TV journalism, having founded and produced his own university TV programme and completed a documentary final project on location in Madrid. Adam has worked across multiple platforms, including magazine journalism, investigative reporting, radio, print, and digital media.

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