'Really frightening, unbelievably quick': Witnesses describe fleeing deadly Spain wildfire
A fast-moving wildfire in Almería, Spain, has resulted in at least 12 deaths and left 23 people missing. The blaze, reportedly sparked by a fallen electricity pole, forced rapid evacuations of tourists and residents in the Los Gallardos area.
Why it matters
The tragedy underscores the increasing vulnerability of regions to extreme weather events and infrastructure-related environmental disasters.
Image source, Reuters By Amy Walker and Mary Litchfield & James Kelly , Your Voice Published 10 July 2026, 18:46 BST Updated 5 minutes ago At least 12 people have died and 23 others are missing in a wildfire in southern Spain that emergency workers were battling to contain on Friday.
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