The fire, fueled by strong westerly winds, advanced rapidly, although evacuation of the closest homes was not necessary.
The Algeciras Firefighters, along with the Local Police, worked intensely to control the flames. Thanks to their efforts, the fire was stabilized by midnight.
As a preventive measure and to facilitate firefighting efforts, the Carretera de los Yanquis remained closed to traffic.
“"Deployment from the station[#Algeciras]for a scrubland fire near C/ Torres de Adalides in the town. We extinguished the fire front and protected the homes, 10m from the flames. The fire affects 5 ha. Infoca Plan is intervening. 👩🚒12 🚒5[#CBPC]"
Infoca Plan personnel were cautiously deployed to the site due to the possibility of the fire spreading to forest areas.
