One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missing - AP News
A devastating wildfire in southern Spain has resulted in at least 12 deaths and 23 missing persons. The blaze, fueled by extreme heat, trapped residents who attempted to flee the area.
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This event highlights the increasing danger of extreme weather events and wildfires in Europe, raising concerns about emergency preparedness and climate change impacts.
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MADRID (AP) — A wildfire roared through a remote expat community in southern Spain overnight, killing at least 12 people as victims tried to flee the flames in cars and on foot, authorities said Friday. Eight people were injured and 23 missing, Andalusia’s regional leader Juan Manuel Moreno said.
The blaze, one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires, broke out late Thursday in a semi-arid area near the Sierra de Los Filabres mountains in Almeria province, as the country has been dealing with soaring temperatures.
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