The Guardia Civil have accused a 69 year old resident of Bédar, Almeria, of causing the forest fire which led to the evacuation of several towns and destroyed vast swathes of land.
Efforts continue to extinguish forest fire near Bédar, Almeria province
Helicopters and amphibious aircraft have once again taken to the skies today to continue the efforts to extinguish the blaze near the town of Bédar in Almeria province.