A fire in Calpe wiped out almost 7000 square metres of scrubland last week and it was most likely caused by a carelessly dropped cigarette .

Five homes needed to be evacuated , as a precaution, and around two hours later the residents were allowed to return to their homes .

The blaze started during the very early morning when Guardia Civil , local police and firefighters were called to the scene .

There were no injuries or damage to property .

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