A fast-moving wildfire broke out on Tuesday afternoon, August 5, near the town of Tarifa in Cádiz, leading to the evacuation of hotels, campsites, beach bars, and around 5,000 vehicles. The fire started around 3:00 pm in a caravan parked near the popular Torre de la Peña campsite and quickly spread due to strong Levante winds.

Hotels, Campsites and Roads Affected

Several hotels including Punta Sur, La Torre, Tres Mares, Copacabana, and Dulce Nombre were evacuated as a safety measure. Campsites like Torre de la Peña and nearby urban areas such as Valdevaqueros, Casas de Porro, and Casas de San Mateo were also affected. Well-known beach bars including El Tumbao and Tangana were emptied as the fire approached.

The N-340 road is currently closed between kilometres 71 and 80 in both directions. A detour is being set up using a secondary road to keep traffic moving and ensure safety.

Tarifa están en llamas 🥹 han desalojado a todo el mundo hasta de los chiringuitos. pic.twitter.com/vEmAy4qI0F

— Adarasiempre 💜✈🚲 (@adarauva) August 5, 2025

Large-Scale Firefighting Effort

Andalucía’s forest fire service, Plan Infoca, has deployed a significant number of resources, including 17 aircraft, helicopters, and ground units. Teams from the Guardia Civil, local police, and emergency services are working together to contain the flames and protect people and property.

Public Safety and Information Points

Emergency services have set up two public information points: one at the La Marina sports centre and another at Infoca’s facility in Fascinas. Authorities have asked residents and visitors to follow official advice and avoid the affected area.

Estamos participando en el dispositivo para la atención de las personas afectadas por el incendio de Tarifa. pic.twitter.com/GqDbZQiQLo

— Cruz Roja en Cádiz (@CruzRojaCA) August 5, 2025

Community Asked to Cooperate

Antonio Sanz, the regional minister for the presidency and interior, thanked emergency teams and stressed the importance of public cooperation. ‘We ask everyone to follow instructions from the authorities so we can keep the situation under control,’ he said.

🔴 #IFTarifa (Cádiz), ACTIVO. Situación operativa 1.

🚁👨‍🚒Los medios aéreos aplacan las llamas para facilitar el trabajo de los equipos terrestres.

Un total de 17 aeronaves y un centenar de efectivos trabajan en la estabilización del incendio. pic.twitter.com/eEBWHcRVmN

— EMA INFOCA (@Plan_INFOCA) August 5, 2025

Wildfire in Tarifa, Cadiz Image: x/@iivanmo