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ARCHIVED - Firefighters call in air support as shrubland catches fire alongside the main N-332 in Altea
Firefighters called in air support after shrubland caught fire alongside the main N-332 and homes in Altea, Alicante province.
Three fire engines and a helicopter from Mutxamel Forest Fire unit were dispatched to extinguish the flames just before 8pm on Thursday, May 13, while the Guardia Civil controlled traffic.
20:12h. El Consorci de @BomberosDipuALC dóna per estabilitzat l'incendi de vegetació a Altea.
— GVA 112CV (@GVA112) May 13, 2021
📷(20:15) Unitat helitransportada de #bombersforestals de Mutxamel. pic.twitter.com/dYskmhGluI
Consistent with the type of roadside fire caused by a discarded cigarette, though this hasn't been confirmed, the fire broke out in reeds close to the coastline and neighbouring properties, sending up a huge cloud of smoke.
Huge tailbacks could be seen in both directions as emergency services were forced to park in the bridge to control the fire, bringing traffic to a standstill for up to an hour.
Fortunately, no injuries or substantial damage has been reported.
IMAGE: Alicante Today