A former Edinburgh resident, turned Councillor in Malaga, has shared footage of a terrifying wildfire that have broken out in the mountains of the Costa Del Sol. Bill Anderson, who moved to Mijas 20 years ago, first became aware of the large wildfire around midday on Friday, July 15.
The 64-year-old hailed emergency services for their speedy response and reactions to the huge blaze, with firefighting aircraft drafted in to tackle the inferno from above. Several residents, including expats and holidaymakers, were evacuated from nearby apartments, with reports suggesting around 1,000 people were affected.
The Record reports how others were told to keep their window shut as the huge clouds of black smoke billow across the area. Terrifying footage of the fire shows the flames perilously close to a property in the area, however, local firefighter were understood to have the situation under control by late afternoon.
