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"
A British couple have been found down a ravine, badly burned and semi-conscious, after being caught up in the deadly wildfires that tore through Spain's Almeria province, according to local media.
The pair are thought to have been out hiking when they were caught up in the blaze, which spread rapidly through the province on Thursday. They were evacuated and taken to hospital where they are in intensive care.
Hundreds of firefighters have been battling the fires, which have claimed the lives of 12 people including 4 Britons, and burned through 6,600 hectares (16,300 acres).
The identities of those killed have not yet been officially confirmed.
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