The Benahavís fire remains active this Monday and keeps the urban nucleus and the scattered areas of the Málaga municipality confined as a preventive measure. More than 200 personnel have worked overnight to stop the advance of the flames and protect the inhabited areas, while the Montemayor urbanization remains evacuated.
The nighttime operation has involved 212 ground personnel, according to the planning communicated by the Junta de Andalucía. The reopening of the A-7175 road allowed in the afternoon for neighbors who were outside the municipality to return to their homes, although access restrictions continue in the affected areas.
Work throughout the night
The firefighting teams have worked on the ground with 26 groups of specialists, seven Forest Fire Reinforcement Brigades (BRICA), 14 fire engines, and three heavy machines. The objective has been to stop the advance of the fire's head and protect the population.
The nighttime strategy was designed to contain the fire before aerial resources could intervene again at first light. The Minister of the Presidency, Health, and Emergencies, Antonio Sanz, noted that the evolution during the afternoon had been favorable and allowed for the recovery of some access points.
Montemayor remains evacuated
The situation is different in the Montemayor urbanization, which remains evacuated. Around 50 neighbors remain outside their homes as a preventive measure.
The urban center of Benahavís and the scattered areas remain confined. The emergency remains at operational situation 1 of the Infoca Plan, activated by the evolution of the forest fire declared in the Ermita del Rosario area.
Three people injured
The fire has left three people injured. Among them is a firefighter who suffered a fall and a wrist fracture. Another person was treated for smoke inhalation, and a 78-year-old man suffered burns.
The evolution of the Benahavís fire in the coming hours will determine the next decisions regarding confinement and evacuations, while the operation prioritizes containing the flames and protecting the homes and affected population.