A waste plant caught fire on the Costa del Sol late on Friday night, in what was already a difficult evening for firefighters in the region.
The blaze broke out at the plant in Casares and ‘spread rapidly through the facility’, authorities said.
The town hall said in a statement at around midnight: ‘A fire broke out tonight at the waste plant, located in the municipality of Casares.
‘The fire has spread rapidly throughout the facility, although it has not yet reached the neighboring properties.
‘The direction of the fire is moving toward the Casares industrial estate, heading towards Estepona.
‘Casares town hall is closely and coordinately monitoring the progress of the fire.
‘Please do not approach the affected area and stay informed through official channels.’
The fire was brought under control by Saturday morning, although the site was still emitting smoke by mid-afternoon.
Locals on social media said the smoke could be smelled in neighbouring Estepona.
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