WATCH: Footage of huge fire in hills of Spain’s Costa del Sol as locals warned to ‘get somewhere safe’

Manilva incendio forestal INFOCA desmantelado…..que decir….increíble pic.twitter.com/SGFMjSa4et

— BOMBERO FORESTAL (@SergioBlanco66) October 18, 2019

THIS is believed to be footage taken near the fire currently blazing in the hills behind the Costa del Sol.

The blaze is believed to have erupted at around 9pm this evening in the area behind the Aldea Hills urbanisation in Manilva. 

The fire is on the San Enrique side of the AP7.

?El incendio que ves desde distintos puntos de #Estepona corresponde a un #IIFF declarado en #Manilva.@Plan_INFOCA está interviniendo en el lugar.

??Si te encuentras en la zona, ponte en lugar seguro, colabora y ten paciencia. https://t.co/7KFExLvU6O

— Protección Civil Estepona (@PCivilEstepona) October 18, 2019

At least 30 firefighters have been dispatched to tackle the blaze.

It comes as Proteccion Civil Estepona has warned anyone living or finding themselves near the blaze to get to safety.

“If you are in the area, get yourself to a safe place, collaborate and be patient,” the body said. 

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

More to follow…