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Several foreign nationals are among the Spanish wildfire victims

Several foreign nationals are among the Spanish wildfire victims

Summary

A large wildfire in southeastern Spain's Almeria province has killed 13 people, including several foreign nationals. The Spanish Prime Minister visited the site, and some victims' families say they did not get warnings to leave before the fire.

Key Facts

  • The wildfire occurred in Almeria province, in southeastern Spain.
  • It is one of the deadliest wildfires in recent Spanish history, with 13 confirmed deaths.
  • Among the victims is a British woman who died from her fire-related injuries.
  • Eight people were hospitalized because of the fire; four of them are seriously injured.
  • Some families of the victims say they were not given evacuation orders by authorities.
  • Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited the area affected by the fire.
  • There are calls for improved preventive measures against wildfires, which are becoming more common in Spain.
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