The investigation into the cause of the devastating fire which affected six municipalities in Málaga province continues with a number of hypotheses being considered.
Police are trying to trace the owner of a black SUV seen leaving a farmhouse between Coín and Marbella on the night of the fire. The vehicle was noted by several witnesses.
The president of the Provincial Council has met with the consuls from 17 countries to request that they convey an image of normality to avoid any damage to the tourist industry.
In Ójen, the Mayor was forced to request an increased police presence in the area to prevent the looting of disaster-stricken homes.