forest fires
Estepona City Council reports surplus in 2025 budget liquidation
Last year, the Consistory closed its bank accounts with a surplus of over 90 million euros. Today, the Plenary of the Estepona City Council presented the liquidation of the Municipal Budget for 2025, which ended with a surplus of 40.29 million euros. Key points included an advance payment of 25.37 million euros to clear the…
The City Council launches operation to clear riverbeds and crossings to prevent flooding
Annually, the local government undertakes a clearing campaign in urban areas to remove plant debris, reeds, and accumulated garbage. Estepona’s City Council has initiated the clearing operation in over fifty riverbeds and river crossings within the city, aiming to prevent floods and fires. These interventions ensure the smooth drainage of rivers and streams by eliminating…
Increased police presence at entrances to natural areas to prevent wildfires
Enhanced police controls are being carried out to prevent the spread of fires in natural areas, especially during weather conditions that may increase the risk. The Estepona City Council has intensified police checks at entrances and trails leading to the municipality’s most ecologically valuable natural areas. Officers are conducting thorough inspections to identify individuals passing…
Preventing Forest Fires: Estepona’s City Council Maintains Rural Roads and Plots
Throughout the year, the Agriculture operational brigade works on maintaining rural roads, with a focus on preventing forest fires. Last year, they cleared 269 kilometers of roads and intervened in 13 kilometers of riverbeds and streams. The tasks include cleaning ditches, esplanades, and road surfaces, as well as conditioning municipal plots. This preventive work aims…