Wildfire breaks out near Benalmadena’s Buddhist stupa on Costa del Sol

FIREFIGHTERS were called to Benalmadena today (Saturday) to tackle a blaze which broke out near to the town’s Buddhist stupa.

Andalucia’s Plan INFOCA wildfire agency declared the blaze at around 11am. A total of 34 firefighters were sent to tackle the blaze along with three helicopters and one plane.

ESTABILIZADO #IUFBenalmádena, #Málaga. El operativo desplegado continúa trabajando, ahora para su control. Imágenes tomadas en la zona. pic.twitter.com/9nugL3x1jS

— INFOCA (@Plan_INFOCA) July 27, 2019

Plan INFOCA said the fire is now under control. Work continues to fully extinguish the blaze.