British couple return to village at heart of deadly Spanish wildfire

Residents of the Spanish village of Bédar are returning to their homes following a devastating wildfire in Almería province that killed at least 13 people. While some homes were spared, the surrounding landscape remains severely charred, highlighting the intensity of the blaze.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the increasing threat of extreme wildfires in Europe and the challenges of emergency evacuation and disaster management.
Image caption, Emma and Simon Mitchell were relieved to find their home had not been damaged by the fire
The report focuses on human interest and factual accounts of the disaster without partisan framing.
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