Sierra Bermeja forest fire finally declared extinguished on Sunday

More than 3,300 fire fighters have been battling the fire, and the operation has involved the use of 142 fire engines, 234 flights by planes and helicopters and assistance from military personnel and vehicles.

It was especially difficult to tackle this blaze because of the steep terrain and dense woodland, and three fire fighters were injured. In the first few days since it was declared, around 2,000 people had to be evacuated from Benahavís, Velerín Alto and the urbanisations of Montemayor, Marbella Club and Benahavís Hills as a precautionary measure.