Comments on: Flames visible through the smoke

By: Katy

Katy — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:38:01 +0000

A small update – there is no water supply to the Cortijo Grande area – well at least the Jardines end anyway. Its Finca Listonero that’s gone, Los Limoneros is OK so far as I know.

By: Howard

Howard — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:06:52 +0000

I have been to Caberra this morning. The campo is very black but actual damage to property seems slight, unless you happen to own Finca Limeros (ithink that was the name) which is still burning. It is exraordinary how the flames have not destroyed all the houses, but they seem intact, albeit a few are a little scorched. Cortigo Grande appears to be completeley undamaged, although the rough is now shorter. Life appears to be going on as normal with the bars and restaurants open. I cannot vouch for power and water supplies, but as the Bomberos departed, the emergency crews from the Junta de Andulucia were moving in. Full marks to the Spanish emergency services. They appear to have moved very quickly and must be congatulated for preserving the properties and saving lives.

The fire is still burning, but is now over towards Solpano and visible from Carbanaros. It is being fough by at least six helicopters who are getting water from the ponds on the new golf course at Mercena and five fixed wing amphibious aircraft who are taking water from the harbour at Carbanaros. The pilot’s skill is to behold. They fly into the harbour at some 35 degree of angle, level out, skim accross the surface of the water and take off again, without dinimutation in speed. Consider the chang in weight and the change in the balance of the aircraft when full of water1 Stunning stuff.

No need to cancel any travel arrangements or worry about friends or relatives.

By: Jane Milsom

Jane Milsom — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:02:10 +0000

It’s midday now and from our house on Mojacar beach I can see where the fire came over the top during the night. It’s up behind the Hotel Indalo or probably further but well off the beach. The planes and helicopters are very much in action. There is no sign of any fire in La Parata area.

By: Katy

Katy — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:54:41 +0000

We have a similar dilemma Maggie. We’re due to fly over Sunday for a couple of weeks at our house in the valley.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:51:59 +0000

We are due to fly out tomorrow to visit friends in Cabrera so everyone’s updates are really useful. No word as yet but we’re keeping our fingers crossed that everyone is OK.

By: Judith Spencer

Judith Spencer — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:35:23 +0000

Thanks for your site it is the only place I can find to get on the spot up to date information. Can anyone tell me if La Parata has been affected?

By: Lindsay and Rosemary

Lindsay and Rosemary — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:09:54 +0000

Thank you David for your photos and the information it is giving us. We hope that there has been no lose of life. We are in England and checking your site regualarly.

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:28:49 +0000

Spoke to my parents this morning who live in Cabrera. They’re not being let back up until midday by the Guadia. Someone has been up there this morning though and they’ve heard that no villas have been lost. Just hope that’s true. The fire went through Cortijo Grande and apparently a couple of villas may have been damaged down through the valley there though
I’ll post more when I’ve spoken to them again this afternoon.

By: Adrian Jones

Adrian Jones — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:01:34 +0000

David thank you very much for the information we have a house in Cabrera but are more concerned for friends who live there permanently. Any updated information would be very much appreciated.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:17:20 +0000