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Winds Batter Málaga Coast, Triggering About 100 Emergency Incidents

Authorities closed public parks as a precaution in several coastal towns.

Overview

  • Emergency service 112 said it coordinated around 100 wind-related incidents concentrated on the coast, with most reports from Vélez-Málaga and Marbella.
  • Firefighters and police responded to calls involving fallen trees, branches, Christmas lighting and public street furniture, and no injuries were reported.
  • The state weather agency kept a yellow alert for strong winds and coastal conditions in effect until 6 p.m.
  • Benalmádena reported multiple downed trees and palms on the paseo del Generalife, avenida Mare Nostrum and the Tomillo and Medina Azahara streets, with municipal crews attending ongoing calls.
  • Benalmádena and Marbella temporarily closed all public parks, and local coverage noted a sharp temperature drop making this Epiphany one of the coldest in recent years.