Twelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europe

A wildfire in southern Spain has claimed 12 lives, with authorities warning that the death toll may rise. The fire, which started near Los Gallardos, is being investigated as a potential result of a downed power line.
Why it matters
This event underscores the vulnerability of infrastructure to extreme weather conditions during record-breaking heatwaves.
Figure caption, Firefighters battle flames as deadly wildfire rages in southern Spain
Standard news reporting on a disaster with no discernible political bias.
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