Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires

A British couple was rescued from a ravine in Spain's Almeria province after suffering severe burns during deadly wildfires. The fires have claimed 12 lives and burned over 6,000 hectares, though authorities report progress in containment.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the increasing danger of extreme wildfire events in Europe and the critical role of search and rescue operations in disaster response.
Image source, EPA Image caption, Eyewitnesses described the devastation of the fires as "like a bomb has fallen"
The article provides a factual report on a humanitarian crisis and rescue operation using standard journalistic practices.
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