'Really frightening, unbelievably quick': Witnesses describe fleeing deadly Spain wildfire - BBC
A deadly wildfire in southern Spain has resulted in at least 12 deaths and 23 missing persons. Witnesses described the fire as spreading with terrifying speed after an electricity pole sparked the blaze in woodland near Almería.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the increasing danger of wildfires in Europe and the vulnerability of residential areas to rapidly spreading natural disasters.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Amy Walker , Mary Litchfield and James Kelly , Your Voice Reuters 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.
The article provides a factual, eyewitness-driven account of a natural disaster without political framing.
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