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12 killed in wildfires in southern Spain

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The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 11, 2026

11 die, 19 missing in Spain wildfire

Madrid, July 11: A wildfire in southern Spain killed at least 11 people overnight into Friday morning, making it one of...

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 10, 2026

12 killed in southern Spain wildfire

12 killed in southern Spain wildfire

Sky News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Wildfire kills at least 12 in southern Spain

Wildfire kills at least 12 in southern Spain

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 11, 2026

Foreigners among 12 killed in ferocious Spain wildfire

Foreigners among 12 killed in ferocious Spain wildfire

Times of India

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· Jul 11, 2026

Foreigners among 12 killed in Spanish wildfire, 23 missing

Foreigners among 12 killed in Spanish wildfire, 23 missing

The Watchers

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· Jul 10, 2026

Fast-moving wildfire near Los Gallardos kills at least 12 under extreme heat, Spain

A fast-moving wildfire near Los Gallardos in Almería, southern Spain, killed at least 11 people on July 9–10, 2026, injured eight, and left at least 19 people missing as crews worked through steep terrain, road closures, and extreme heat. Source

Associated Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

At least 11 people killed in wildfire in Spain amid soaring temperatures

A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country's deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country, authorities said early Friday. Several victims of the fire in Los Gallardos were found inside burnt-out vehicles, local media reported. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

BOL News

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· Jul 10, 2026

12 dead, 19 missing in southern Spain wildfire

MADRID: At least 12 people have died and 19 others are missing after a wildfire swept through a wooded area in southern Spain, regional authorities said Thursday, with early indications suggesting that several of the victims were British nationals. The blaze broke out near the town of Los Gallardos in the province of Almería and ... Read more The post 12 dead, 19 missing in southern Spain wildfire appeared first on BOL News.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

Wildfires in southern Spain leave 12 dead

Madrid, July 10 (SANA) Twelve people have died in wildfires that broke out in Almería Province in Spain’s southern Andalusia region, as around 150 firefighters continue efforts to contain the blaze. The Andalusian emergency agency said, according to Reuters, that the fire was among the most destructive the region has experienced. Andalusia’s Minister of the []

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 10, 2026

At least 11 dead and 19 missing in wildfire in southern Spain

At least 11 people have died, and 19 others are missing in a wildfire in southern Spain, Andalusia’s regional leader Juanma Moreno has said. Another local official said early indications suggested four of the victims are British. Hundreds of people are trying to contain the fire, which Moreno said appeared to have been caused by []

The Independent

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· Jul 10, 2026

Spain wildfire mapped: Where crews are battling huge blazes with at least 12 dead

Some victims died in their car as they tried to flee flames

Euronews

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· Jul 10, 2026

Spain wildfire near Almeria kills 11 and sparks major evacuations

Spain is battling a deadly wildfire in Los Gallardos, near Almeria, where at least 11 people had died by 10 July after flames swept through a semi-arid area near the Sierra de los Filabres.

ArabNews

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· Jul 10, 2026

Wildfires in southern Spain kill 12, emergency agency says

Twelve people were killed in a wildfire in Almeria in ​southern Spain, with 150 firefighters working to put out the blaze, the Emergency Agency of Andalucía said early on Friday. Minister of the Presidency, Health, and Emergencies Antonio Sanz called the fire “the most devastating fire to date ‌in our region” ‌and described the ​situation ‌as an “unprecedented tragedy.” Earlier, ​there were reports of six deaths from the wildfire.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

At least 11 people killed in a wildfire in Spain

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country’s deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country, authorities said early Friday.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Night Scenes of Deadly Wildfire in Spain

Night-time footage shows a fast-moving wildfire burning in Spain’s southern Andalusia region that has killed 12 people of different nationalities.

CBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11

A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country's deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country, authorities said early Friday.

NPR News

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· Jul 10, 2026

One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people

A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country's deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.

ABC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

12 die in wildfire in Spain amid soaring temperatures

Spanish authorities say a wildfire has killed 12 people in Almeria in southern Spain as soaring temperatures gripped much of the country

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 10, 2026

One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missing

MADRID (AP) — One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires on record killed 12 people overnight into Friday, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country. Several victims of the fire in the southern province of Almeria, a popular holiday destination, were found inside burnt-out vehicles and were thought to have died while trying to []

Off The Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires kills at least 12 people with 23 others missing

One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires on record killed 12 people overnight into Friday, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country. Several victims of the fire in the southern province of Almeria, a popular holiday destination, were found inside burnt-out vehicles and were thought to have died while trying to flee the flames. []...Click to read more

Canada's National Observer

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· Jul 10, 2026

One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people, with 19 others still missing

A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country's deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country, authorities said on Friday.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 10, 2026

One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people, with 19 others missing

Spanish authorities say a wildfire has killed at least 11 people in Almeria in southeastern Spain as soaring temperatures gripped much of the country.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 11, 2026

Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’

At least 12 people have been killed in one of southern Spain’s worst-ever wildfires, local officials said Friday, as tragic stories emerge of victims’ attempts to flee the inferno. More than 460 emergency workers have been deployed to battle the fire near the town of Los Gallardos on Costa de Almería, Spanish Interior Minister Fernando The post Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’ appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

12 dead in forest fire near Almería in southern Spain

12 dead in forest fire near Almería in southern Spain

Irish News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in Spain which killed at least 12

The fire has scorched some 25 square miles of forest and farmland.

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 10, 2026

Spain wildfire leaves 12 dead as heatwave fuels deadly blaze

A fast-moving wildfire fueled by an intense heatwave tore through southern Spain's Almeria province, killing at least 12 people and becoming the deadliest wildfire ever record...

Latestly.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

Spain Wildfire Kills 12 as Blazing Heat Fuels Deadly Inferno in Los Gallardos (Watch Videos)

A wildfire killed 12 people in southern Spain as soaring temperatures gripped much of the country, Spanish authorities said early Friday. Several victims of the fire in Los Gallardos were found inside burnt-out vehicles, local media reported.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

What caused Spain's deadly wildfire? Experts explain the blaze that killed 12

At least 12 people died in a fast-spreading wildfire in southern Spain and experts explain what caused it.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Deadly Spain wildfires leave 12 dead, dozens missing

Wildfires along Spain’s southern coast have killed 12 people, with more than 20 others still missing. The region is a popular tourist destination, and most of the victims are believed to be foreign nationals. The president of Andalusia says investigators suspect a fallen power line may have sparked the deadly blaze.

BNO News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Death toll from wildfire in southern Spain rises to 13

The death toll from a fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain has risen to 13 after a 93-year-old British woman died from her injuries, according to regional officials. At least 23 other people have been reported missing. The woman was injured in the Los Gallardos wildfire in Almería province and admitted to a local hospital. She [] The post Death toll from wildfire in southern Spain rises to 13 appeared first on BNO News.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Spain’s Deadliest Wildfire in Years Kills 12 in Andalusia, Fire Still Burning in Almeria

Wildfires tore through Andalusia's Almeria province killing twelve people and leaving nineteen missing as the blaze spread from Los Gallardos. Regional officials called it the most devastating fire in recent memory as 300 emergency personnel battled the flames.

HESPRESS English

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· Jul 11, 2026

Firefighters gain upper hand on deadly Spain wildfire

Firefighters aided by better weather on Saturday gained the upper hand on one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires as survivors described “horrific” and terrifying moments as they escaped the flames. Around 500 firefighters backed by over 20 water-dropping aircraft were batttling the blaze which erupted Thursday in the Gallardos area of the southern region of Andalusia, [] The post Firefighters gain upper hand on deadly Spain wildfire appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 11, 2026

Spanish firefighters turn to offensive against deadly Almeria blaze

Firefighters in Spain’s southeastern Almería province would start to beat back one of the country’s ​deadliest wildfires on Saturday, an emergency services chief said, though more villages had been evacuated as a precaution overnight. Fanned ‌by winds, the fire spread rapidly on Friday, engulfing victims as they tried to flee. Autopsies have been conducted on all 12 bodies recovered [] The post Spanish firefighters turn to offensive against deadly Almeria blaze appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 10, 2026

11 dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village

Eleven people were killed and 19 are missing after a wildfire tore through a Spanish village, with four victims who may have been British who were burned in their car, authorities said on Friday. Authorities said many of the victims may be foreign tourists visiting Bedar, a small village in Los Gallardos district, but that they were still confirming their identities. They described victims trying to flee the fast-moving blaze through difficult, forested terrain. About 400 firefighters and troops...

RTÉ News

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· Jul 10, 2026

12 dead in Spain wildfire as heatwave grips country

A wildfire that ripped through a hamlet in southern Spain has killed 12 people, authorities said, as a heatwave stifled swathes of the country.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 3, 2026

Spain tourist hotspot hit by savage wildfire as 12 towns locked down

The fire broke out near the Costa Brava tourist hotspot in northeastern Spain with more than 200 firefighters battling the blaze

Independent Online

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· Jul 10, 2026

Eleven dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village

Eleven dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village

Investing.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Spanish wildfires claim 13th victim as British woman, 93, dies of injuries

Spanish wildfires claim 13th victim as British woman, 93, dies of injuries

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