Twelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europe
Summary
At least 12 people died and six were injured in a wildfire in Los Gallardos, Spain, during a severe heatwave affecting southern Europe. The fire spread quickly, causing evacuations and road closures, as hundreds of firefighters worked to control it amid record-high temperatures.Key Facts
- The wildfire occurred in Los Gallardos, in the Almería province of southeastern Spain.
- Twelve people died, with some victims found inside vehicles caught in the fire.
- Six people were injured, including those with burns and smoke inhalation.
- Witnesses suggested a downed power line might have started the fire, but this is not officially confirmed.
- About 150 firefighters, along with Spain's Military Emergency Unit, are involved in fighting the fire.
- The heatwave causing the fire brought temperatures around 40°C (104°F), with some areas forecasted to hit 42°C (107.6°F).
- Spain had its worst wildfire season last year, burning nearly 393,000 hectares.
- Climate change is causing more heatwaves and wildfires in Europe, which is warming faster than the global average.
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