Watch: Massive wildfire turns sky orange in southern Spain as death toll rises to 12
A devastating wildfire in southern Spain has resulted in 12 deaths and forced widespread evacuations. Firefighters are struggling to contain the blaze due to extreme heat and high winds, with authorities investigating a potential power line failure as the cause.
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Reports on a major environmental disaster and humanitarian crisis in Europe.
A massive wildfire in southern Spain has killed 12 people authorities confirmed on Friday, marking one of the country's deadliest wildfires in recent years. The blaze, fuelled by extreme heat and dry conditions, has also left several people injured and forced evacuations as firefighters continue battling the fire.The fire has swept through the hamlet of Bedar in the Andalusia region. At least six other people were injured in the blaze, including a woman who suffered burns and another person treated for smoke inhalation.
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