Alarm spread through La Bajadilla port in Marbella last night (Wednesday) after a fire broke out in warehouses in the marina that contained boats and nautical sports equipment, destroying 80 boats and causing millions of pounds worth of damage.
It is not known yet how the fire started, but it caused great concern, especially as the back of the building houses a recycling point with flammable substances.
Firefighters tackling the blaze concentrated on containing it as soon as possible and preventing it from spreading to boats moored nearby.
By around 9pm the fire was considered to be contained in the area where it broke out. As well as members of the fire brigade, there were also health professionals from the Protección Civil organisation, Local and National Police officers as well as volunteers at the scene.
Road access to the harbour was closed after the alarm was raised at around 7.30pm as a precaution while firefighters battled the blaze.
