Pujerra fire - in pictures
The strong wind and difficult terrain complicated the work of firefighting
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Benahavís village and several residential areas evacuated due to wildfire
Residents in Montemayor, Marbella Club Golf and Benahavís Hills have been told to leave their homes; a couple from Júzcar and several residents in Pujerra have also been evacuated
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Pujerra fire emergency level raised as flames spread at a speed of 30 metres per minute
The Junta de Andalucía has activated Level 2 of its Emergency and called for the army to be brought in. More than 60 people have been evacuated from properties in the Montemayor area of Benahavís
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Ronda council applies to the Junta to manage 'one of most important archaeological sites in Andalucía' itself
The Roman town at Acinipo, which is about 20 kms from the town, has been abandoned for years and is in such a poor state of repair that it is now on the danger list
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First out-of-hospital blood transfusion in Andalucía is carried out by an air ambulance crew in Ronda
The aim of the 061 health service helicopter initiative is to save many unavoidable deaths of patients suffering haemorrhagic shock following a serious trauma
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Funeral costs raised in 45 minutes for man killed by train while trying to rescue pet dog
The Asociación Solidari@s en Ronda put out an appeal to raise 3,000 euros on behalf of the man’s mother as she was unable to cover the expenses
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Young man killed by train in Ronda while trying to rescue trapped dog
It appears the animal became entangled on the line while being walked and its 26-year-old owner was hit while trying to release it
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The olive oil mill designed by Philippe Starck in Ronda will open early in 2023
The construction of the building is about 50 per cent complete and it should be finished by December, despite work having stopped for around a month because of the rain
Vanessa Melgar | -
Ronda campaign launched to oppose uncontrolled solar mega-park speculation
The aim is to make more people aware of the negative impact of these installations on tourism, the environment and cultural heritage of the area
Vanessa Melgar |
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Ronda gears up for its historical Romántica event
The activities and reenactments will take place during the last weekend of May
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‘Don’t clog it up’ campaign launched as 24 tonnes of wet-wipes removed from sewage pipes in Ronda
The Aqualia water company is warning that nothing but toilet paper should be disposed of in this way and is calling on people to behave more responsibly
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Ronda plans to start work on new seven-storey car park with nearly 500 spaces in September
The Junta de Andalucía has approved a change to the mountain town's Urban Plan so the five-million-euro facility can be built in the San Francisco district
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Ascari race track in Ronda has new owners and management
The motorsport complex has been bought from its Dutch owner, Klaas Zwart, by two companies, one Argentinian and the other Swiss
Vanessa Melgar |
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Injured bikers rescued after plunging down 15-metre embankment in Serranía de Ronda
The 112 Andalucía control room mobilised firefighters from brigades in Malaga and neighbouring Cadiz provinces, the Guardia Civil and the 061 ambulance service
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Police pursuit of speeding car in Ronda leads to unexpected discovery
The vehicle was spotted being driven 'aggressively' and a police patrol suspected they were dealing with a driver who was on the run from a failed drugs deal or other illegal activity
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