Premier Sánchez, condolences from the whole government
(ANSA) – MADRID, SEPTEMBER 10 – A firefighter died yesterday while he was busy extinguishing a forest fire that broke out on Wednesday evening in the province of Malaga, in southern Spain. The authorities have made it known. The victim was 44 years old.
“The dedication and courage of the firefighters is commendable – wrote Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Twitter -. A hug and solidarity from the whole government to the family and colleagues of the firefighter who lost his life”.
The flames, thanks also to the strong wind, hit a part of the mountainous area of the Sierra Bermeja. At least 1,000 people were evacuated. The stake has already burned over 2,100 hectares of land in the municipalities of Jubrique, Estepona, Benahavís and Genalguacil.
Firefighters worked all night to try to stem the fire. (HANDLE).