Twelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europe

Six people were injured in the blaze in Los Gallardos in the province of Almería.

12 People Die in Southern Spain Wildfire

The blaze in Andalusia prompted a major containment operation. Heat waves across Europe this summer have raised the risk of such fires, forecasters say.

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The fire tore through a hamlet in the southern region of Andalusia, trapping some victims in their vehicles and forcing evacuations as firefighters battled flames in near-40°C temperatures.

Wildfires in southern Spain kill 12 amid soaring temperatures

Wildfire comes as Spain suffers a heatwave, with scorching temperatures triggering orange weather warnings Twelve 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...

By Agence France-Presse

One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people

A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country's deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.

By The Associated Press

Bodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12

Bodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12

One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11

A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country's deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country, authorities said early Friday.

Spain battles deadly wildfire amid heat wave

Spain has mobilized military emergency units to work with regional firefighters to control the blaze. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed deep sadness over the loss of life.

Wildfire kills 12 in southern Spain as victims found in vehicles

Twelve 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.

By FRANCE 24

Four Britons feared dead as wildfires spread near Spanish holiday destination

At least 11 people have died and 19 are missing after a wildfire took hold in Almería province

By James C. Reynolds

Eleven killed, 19 missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires

Heat of Europe's AC ban comes to New York; Mayor Mamdani shares AC tips

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to reduce electricity use. He asked people to adjust AC settings and limit unnecessary power consumption. The city is also implementing similar measures in government buildings. Officials aim to reduce pressure on the power grid during the heat wave. This appeal comes as electricity demand rises across New York City.

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12 Dead In Wildfire In Southern Spain

The death toll from a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain rose to 12 after six more victims were found, authorities said Friday.

At least 12 killed in wildfire in southern Spain amid heatwave

Around 150 firefighters backed by five fire trucks battled the blaze which broke out as temperatures neared 40C.

Spain wildfire death toll rises to 12 as blaze near Almería ravages Andalusia

The death toll in the Los Gallardos wildfire near Almería climbed to 12 on Friday morning after six more bodies were confirmed, with most victims found trapped inside their cars as they tried to flee. Spain's Military Emergency Unit has been deployed to reinforce some 150 firefighters battling the blaze, as roads remain cut off and residents shelter in a converted cultural centre The post Spain wildfire death toll rises to 12 as blaze near Almería ravages Andalusia appeared first on ProtoThem...

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At least 11 dead and 19 missing in wildfire in southern Spain

At least 11 people have died, and 19 others are missing in a wildfire in southern Spain, Andalusia’s regional leader Juanma Moreno has said. Another local official said early indications suggested four of the victims are British. Hundreds of people are trying to contain the fire, which Moreno said appeared to have been caused by […]

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