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At Least 11 People Die in Southern Spain Wildfire

One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has claimed at least 12 lives and left dozens missing in the southern region of the country.

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📍 Aftermath

Hundreds of firefighters battled a wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12 people. A British couple was rescued from a ravine after being found burned and semi-conscious.

Evacuees were eventually allowed to return home after the fire stabilised.

Epilogue added 41d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What happened

A fierce wildfire in southern Spain has resulted in at least 12 deaths and left between 19 and 23 people missing. The blazes occurred amid soaring temperatures, with some victims burned in their cars while attempting to flee. In Almería, a British couple was rescued from a ravine after being found burned and semi-conscious.

Coverage from AP News, Reuters, BBC News, and Bloomberg emphasizes the scale of the disaster, describing it as one of the deadliest wildfires in Spanish history. Reports from The New York Times and The Times highlight harrowing personal accounts, including a Briton who remained on the phone with his wife as flames hit his vehicle. Following the stabilization of the fire, Yahoo reports that evacuees are now being allowed to return home.

Efforts continue as hundreds of firefighters battle the blazes.

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Questions people are asking

How many people have died in the wildfires?

Reports vary slightly by source, with some stating at least 11 deaths and others stating at least 12.

Are there any missing persons?

According to coverage from AP News and BBC News, between 19 and 23 people are reported missing.

Where specifically did the fires occur?

The fires occurred in southern Spain, with specific mention of Almería in reports regarding a rescued British couple.

People, places & organizations

Spain Hundreds Spanish Least At Least Eleven Lives People Die Evacuees Almería

Topics

Spain Almería Wildfires Southern Spain

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