Firefighters in Spain’s southeastern Almería province intensify efforts against one of the country’s deadliest wildfires, with emergency services reporting that more villages are evacuated as a precaution overnight. Officials say winds help drive the blaze and contribute to rapid spread, with the fire moving quickly after beginning on Friday. The fast-moving conditions trapped some residents while they were trying to flee, according to the reports.
By Saturday, emergency personnel are mounting an “offensive” firefighting operation, aiming to control the fire’s perimeter and protect nearby communities. The updates also indicate that authorities have recovered 12 bodies so far. Autopsies are carried out for all recovered victims, reflecting ongoing investigations into the circumstances of deaths.
Evacuation measures continue to expand to additional areas at risk, as responders work to manage conditions on the ground. The reports describe a major mobilization of firefighting resources and continued monitoring of wind and fire behavior as the situation develops.
