Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed
Summary
A deadly wildfire in southeastern Spain has killed at least 12 people, including four British citizens, with 23 others still missing. Firefighters are working to contain the fire near the village of Bedar during a severe heatwave affecting Southern Europe.Key Facts
- The wildfire is one of Spain’s deadliest, with at least 12 confirmed deaths.
- Four of the dead are reported to be British, found in a burnt-out car with a right-hand steering wheel.
- Another 23 people are missing in the affected area.
- The fire spread quickly due to high temperatures around 40°C (104°F), dry ground, and strong winds.
- Officials suspect a fallen power line may have caused the fire, but local electricity companies deny this.
- Some victims may not have followed official evacuation routes.
- The area affected, Los Gallardos in Almería province, is home to many foreigners with second homes.
- Climate change is increasing heatwaves and wildfires in Europe, with Southern Europe experiencing extreme weather this summer.
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