Forest fire kills at least 12 in southern Spain
A devastating wildfire in southern Spain has resulted in at least 12 deaths and 19 missing persons. Most victims appear to be foreign nationals who attempted to flee the area by car, ignoring instructions to shelter in place.
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The tragedy highlights the increasing danger of wildfires in Europe due to climate change and the importance of emergency evacuation protocols.
--> Home World Twelve killed, 19 missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires One Spaniard is among the victims, while the rest appear to be foreign nationals
facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Photo: Anadolu Agency At least 12 people died attempting to flee a wildfire in southern Spain, and 19 were missing, with firefighters on Friday still battling to bring one of the country's deadliest blazes on record under control.
One Spaniard was among the victims and the rest appeared to be foreign nationals who ignored instructions to shelter in place, trying instead to flee by car as flames spread rapidly through a wooded area around the town of Los Gallardos in Almeria province, said Antonio Sanz, head of emergencies in the Andalusia region.
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