Worst forest fire in Mallorca since 1999 sees two towns evacuated
Sunday, July 28, 2013 @ 6:29 PM
MALLORCA'S worst forest fire in 14 years is still burning near Andratx and has already wiped out 1,600 hectares since Friday.
Homes in Estellencs, near Andratx were due to be evacuated last night (Saturday) and 40 fire engines, four helicopters and about another 20 hydroplanes were working round the clock with 186 members of rescue forces including forestry brigades, the Civil Protection squad and the fire brigade.
In total, 325 people have been drafted in to help, but they are working in shifts with a minimum of 186 on duty at any one time.
The number of planes and helicopters being used is partly due to the fact that the site of the fire is very difficult to reach on foot.
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