Firefighters and specialist teams were called out to tackle a dramatic grass fire that broke out in Mijas on Sunday evening. Thick plumes of smoke and visible flames drew attention across the local area near the boundary between Pueblo La Campana and La Sierrezuela. Local authorities confirmed no evacuations needed to take place after police checked the entire vicinity for safety.

Multiple teams working together

Mijas firefighters arrived promptly on scene, supported by local police and Guardia Civil officers. Infoca units joined the effort with a water tanker and forest fire specialists. Operational services also supplied additional fire engines to aid suppression activities. Crews focused their initial actions on the affected dry vegetation zone.

Low-intensity fire brought under control after midnight

Operations achieved success shortly after midnight with the incident declared contained. Responders said the fire lacked high thermal power because it involved mainly dry grass and bushes. Visible flames and dense smoke had spread across viewpoints in the surrounding districts, yet crews managed the situation effectively without major complications.

Residents voice concerns over fire near schools

Local people expressed concerns about the fire’s closeness to school areas. Authorities updated that teams had protected the Pueblo La Campana section and moved on to cooling operations around other sites. Firefighters continued targeted work in this part of the perimeter to make sure the blaze did not reignite.

Public cooperation requested during overnight efforts

Mijas Council advised residents to keep clear of the location so emergency personnel could get to work without interference. No evacuations proved necessary throughout the response. Teams stayed active throughout the night to complete full extinguishment and monitor for any potential flare-ups in the affected terrain.

This rapid action prevented the grass fire from spreading further in the Mijas area. Coordinated involvement from council, regional, and specialist forest services demonstrated effective local emergency management. Residents can expect continued presence of vehicles and personnel in the zone during final checks.

Mijas council had reminded local landowners recently about the importance of keeping their land in good order with grass and bushes cut back so as to avoid just this kind of incident.

Marbella council has started works to remove six high-voltage pylons in the Nueva Andalucia district and bury nearly two kilometres of electrical cabling safely underground. The project targets lines for Marbella Paraiso and Cosol Nueva Andalucia, right in the heart of this residential zone and next to homes. Residents will benefit from improved safety once the structures and overhead wires go.

Council actions hope to clear these installations and return space to local people for everyday use. Investment reaches around €2 million, paid for by a private urban development now underway in the area.

Safety gains and neighbourhood space recovery

The council has called the district a priority area backed up over recent council terms. Similar tower removals have already finished in Calle Castilla and around Calle Salduba. Cable burial work continues at the moment in Calle Rio Real.

Older developments from past decades often ignored key requirements such as communications networks, sanitation systems, steady electricity supply and smooth urban fit for high-voltage lines. Current efforts are now looking at fixing these shortfalls and preparing the town for coming growth.

More areas targeted in coming phases

The council also plans similar works across zones such as Bello Horizonte, Las Medranas, Nueva Andalucia and Rio Real. These steps could eventually clear close to 50 high-voltage pylon towers across the whole city in the medium to long term.

Close ties with electricity provider Endesa have supported a specific plan for the removal and burial of medium voltage lines. One major element involves a new substation in the northern section of the San Pedro Alcantara industrial estate. Local business groups have long called for this facility to support future housing and commercial projects.

Impulse for modernised infrastructure across Marbella

The council has said that expansion in the district should also upgrade the town and make up for past infrastructure shortfalls. The approach looks past just new homes alone and is meant to raise daily living standards for people already there through better facilities overall.

Residents across the Costa del Sol can now welcome updates to Sunday opening times at major supermarkets and shopping centres. Adjustments will run until the end of September and focus on longer hours for customer convenience during the busy summer season. Planning weekly food shops becomes simpler with these new schedules in place.

Al Campo and La Cañada open to 10pm on Sundays

Al Campo and La Cañada open their doors from 10am until 10pm on Sundays until September concludes. People living nearby or passing through the area can now complete larger shopping trips later in the day without rushing during peak summer months. This schedule applies specifically to Sundays and gives families extra flexibility when balancing leisure and errands on their day of rest.

Miramar shopping centre in Fuengirola and Mijas

Miramar shopping centre in Fuengirola and Mijas and Carrefour open from 10am to 10pm on Sundays until the end of September. Visitors and locals in that part of the coast now have access to extended trading at this popular retail spot.

Carrefour Estepona seven day operation

Carrefour in Estepona switches to 10am until 10pm openings across all seven days until September ends. Estepona shoppers therefore enjoy Sunday access at the store for an extended period this summer.

Carrefour Torremolinos adopts same hours

Carrefour in Torremolinos adopts identical 10am to 10pm hours seven days a week until the end of September. Torremolinos customers benefit from the same daily consistency offered at the Estepona and Mijas branches.

Aldi and Lidl Sunday openings along coast

Aldi and Lidl introduce Sunday openings right along the Costa del Sol coast from now. Inland locations including the Carrefour in Coin begin their Sunday service later in June to complete the rollout. Coastal towns see immediate changes while inland areas prepare for the addition in coming weeks.

Mercadona Sunday and bank holiday closures continue

Mercadona branches continue their policy of Sunday and bank holiday closures through the most of the summer. Individual stores closer to the coast will no doubt confirm local exceptions in the near future as details become available.

Dia supermarkets keep limited Sunday hours

Most Dia supermarkets on the Costa del Sol coast remain open on Sundays until 3pm. Inland Dia branches generally follow a more restricted approach to Sunday trading at present.