A wildfire in southern Spain near Almería kills 12 people as authorities continue search and response efforts. The deaths are reported in the area of Los Gallardos, with Andalusian regional government officials saying the toll rises to 12 after confirmation of six additional fatalities. Reports indicate some victims are found in or near vehicles, and the fire is associated with hamlet areas including Bedar, while firefighters work to contain the blaze. One source notes the outbreak occurs amid soaring temperatures during a broader heatwave affecting Spain, with orange weather warnings issued for parts of the country. Around 150 firefighters are reported to be battling the fire, and additional people are said to be injured, including at least six injuries referenced by one outlet. Authorities continue efforts to control the wildfire and determine the full impact as recovery and identification proceed.
Wildfire in southern Spain kills 12 as heatwave conditions persist
A wildfire in southern Spain near Almería kills 12 people as authorities continue search and response efforts. The deaths are reported in the area of Los Gallardos, with Andalusian regional government...
- A wildfire near Almería in southern Spain results in 12 deaths, with officials confirming six additional fatalities.
- The blaze breaks out as Spain experiences a heatwave and elevated temperatures, with weather warnings reported.
- Firefighters, including about 150 personnel, are working to contain the fire.
- Some victims are reported to have been found inside vehicles.
- At least six people are reported injured in the wildfire in the Los Gallardos area.
Six people were injured in the blaze in Los Gallardos in the province of Almería.
1 hour agoWildfire comes as Spain suffers a heatwave, with scorching temperatures triggering orange weather warningsTwelve people were reported killed in a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain, as about 150 firefighters battled the blaze which broke out amid soaring temperatures.“The number of people who died in the fire in Los Gallardos has risen to 12 after the confirmation of six more deaths,” the regional government of Andalusia said in a statement. Continue reading...
2 hours ago"The number of people who died in the fire in Los Gallardos has risen to 12 after the confirmation of six more deaths," the regional government of Andalusia said in a statement
2 hours agoThe death toll from a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain rose to 12 after six more victims were found, authorities said Friday.
2 hours agoThe death toll from a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain rose to 12 after six more victims were found, authorities have said.
2 hours agoTwelve people died in a wildfire near Almeria in southern Spain late on Thursday, regional authorities said, with some victims found inside vehicles. The deaths occurred in the hamlet of Bedar, the Andalusian regional government said in a statement, as firefighters continued efforts to contain the blaze.
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