Fire breaks out in Algeciras close to Botafuegos prison

A fire broke out in Algeciras Friday afternoon, close to the Botafuegos prison.

The cloud of smoke was visible across the Bay.

The Junta de Andalucia’s forest fire fighting agency, INFOCA, gathered significant resources to extinguish the fire.

Five helicopters, four small planes, four appliances and many firefighters have been tackling it this afternoon and evening.

Some residential areas have been evacuated.