'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfires
Summary
A large wildfire has burned a village in southern Spain, destroying many homes and killing 12 people. The fire spread quickly because of a long heatwave with temperatures around 40°C (104°F), affecting parts of Southern Europe including Spain, France, and Portugal.Key Facts
- The wildfire hit the village of Bédar in Almería province, southern Spain.
- Hundreds of firefighters are working to control the fire.
- The fire has burned about 6,600 hectares (16,300 acres) of land.
- Twelve people have died due to the wildfires.
- The region is experiencing a heatwave with very high temperatures near 40°C (104°F).
- Similar wildfires have affected other countries in Southern Europe like France and Portugal.
- The landscape near the village is described as completely burned and blackened.
- The fire started and spread rapidly on Thursday.
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