A wildfire in Los Gallardos, in Spain’s Almeria province, kills at least 12 people as firefighters continue efforts to contain the blaze. Multiple outlets report that the death toll rises after additional victims are found. Reuters, CNN and other reports describe people attempting to escape fire and smoke, including some who are found in burnt-out vehicles and others who die while fleeing on foot. One outlet also characterizes survivors’ experiences as including attempts to reach escape routes under difficult conditions.

Authorities evacuate large numbers of people from nearby areas. Deccan Chronicle reports 1,448 evacuations across about 11 areas. Other accounts describe hundreds of firefighters responding, with estimates of around 150 firefighters cited by The Guardian. The wildfire occurs during an active heatwave affecting Spain, with weather warnings issued due to soaring temperatures. CBS News reports temperatures in the south reaching nearly 106°F (about 41°C), and several outlets note that the cause of the fire has not been determined. The National Observer also reports additional people still missing, though exact figures vary by report.