{
  "id": 7260790,
  "title": "UPDATE: Benahavis wildfire still active as 50 residents still evacuated and village told to stay indoors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/update-benahavis-wildfire-still-active-as-50-residents-still",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T06:50:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/14/update-benahavis-wildfire-still-active-as-50-residents-still-evacuated-and-village-told-to-stay-indoors/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A wildfire in Benahavis, Spain, remains active and dangerous despite efforts by emergency services to contain it. Around 50 residents of Montemayor Alto are still evacuated and instructed to stay indoors. Strong easterly winds and steep terrain have made firefighting efforts challenging. Over 200 firefighters, including 212 emergency personnel, have worked night shifts to protect the town and prevent the fire's head from advancing. Three people were injured during the incident. Emergency services are urging residents near the fire to remain indoors and follow instructions from authorities.",
  "summary": "A wildfire threatening Benahavis is still active on Monday morning, September 14, after crews spent the night trying to contain […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Benahavis wildfire still active, dangerous",
    "50 residents evacuated, instructed to stay indoors",
    "Over 200 firefighters battling the blaze"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The ongoing wildfire in Benahavis means residents in nearby areas, particularly around 50 evacuated from Montemayor Alto, face continued disruption and risk, with their safety dependent on following emergency instructions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Olive Press",
        "title": "Benahavis wildfire: At least three injured as residents from upmarket urbanisation allowed to return home",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/benahavis-wildfire-at-least-three-injured-as-residents-from-upmarket",
        "published": "2026-09-14T08:11:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}