Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12
Summary
A large wildfire in southern Spain’s Almeria province killed at least 12 people, most of whom died while trying to escape the fire. Hundreds of firefighters are working with air support to control the blaze, which has burned an area the size of Manhattan.Key Facts
- The wildfire started late Thursday near the Sierre de Los Filabres mountains in Almeria, Spain.
- At least 12 people died, including four believed to be British nationals.
- Many victims ignored instructions to stay sheltered and died while fleeing, some on foot after abandoning their cars.
- Firefighters used controlled burns and benefited from light winds and high humidity to contain the fire.
- The fire has burned approximately 66 square kilometers (25 square miles) of forest and farmland.
- Authorities evacuated about 1,448 people from roughly 11 areas before the fire spread.
- Spanish authorities arrested two individuals for ignoring evacuation orders and returning to dangerous zones.
- Climate change is seen by researchers as a factor increasing such extreme wildfire events.
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