Wildfires in southern Spain kill at least 11 amid soaring temperatures
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Key context: <p>At least four Britons believed to be among those who died attempting to flee blaze in heatwave-struck Almería region</p><p>At least 11 people have been killed and 19 are unaccounted for after a fast-moving wildfire broke out in south-east Spain as the country endures its second heatwave of the summer.</p><p>The regional government of Andalucía said the victims, four of whom are believed to be British, had died while trying to flee the flames near the village of Bédar in the Los Gallardos municipality of Almería.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/10/wildfire-southern-spain-temperatures-almeria-los-gallardos-bedar">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
At least four Britons believed to be among those who died attempting to flee blaze in heatwave-struck Almería regionAt least 11 people have been killed and 19 are unaccounted for after a fast-moving wildfire broke out in south-east Spain as the country endures its second heatwave of the summer.The regional government of Andalucía said the victims, four of whom are believed to be British, had died while trying to flee the flames near the village of Bédar in the Los Gallardos municipality of Almería. Continue reading...
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