THE GUARDIAN: 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.
The deaths took place in the hamlet of Bedar, the regional government said in a statement, adding that the fire injured at least six people, including a woman who suffered burns and another person with smoke inhalation who was taken to hospital.
Four others were treated at the scene for minor burns and respiratory problems caused by heavy smoke. » | Agence France-Presse | Friday, July 10, 2026
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12 People Die in Southern Spain Wildfire: The blaze broke out in Almería province in Andalusia and prompted a major operation to contain it. Heat waves across Europe this summer have raised the risk of wildfires, forecasters say. »
This news is troubling indeed. Daily, I get quite a number of regular visitors from this affected area. I hope, trust, and pray that they are safe. I shall be following developments with great concern. — Mark
