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At least 12 killed in wildfire in southern Spain as heatwave continues

Around 150 firefighters backed by five fire trucks battled the blaze which broke out as temperatures neared 40C.
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The Rising Nepal
· 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...
Sky News
· Jul 10, 2026
Wildfire kills 11 in southern Spain - as 19 others are remain unaccounted for
Wildfire kills 11 in southern Spain - as 19 others are remain unaccounted for
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 11, 2026
Foreigners among 12 killed in ferocious Spain wildfire
Foreigners among 12 killed in ferocious Spain wildfire
Daily Sabah
· 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...
Associated Press
· 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
Times of India
· Jul 11, 2026
Foreigners among 12 killed in Spanish wildfire, 23 missing
Foreigners among 12 killed in Spanish wildfire, 23 missing
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 10, 2026
12 killed in southern Spain wildfire
12 killed in southern Spain wildfire
Syrian Arab News Agency
· 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 []
Al Arabiya English
· 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.
NPR News
· 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.
The Watchers
· 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
CBC News
· 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.
Mehr News Agency
· 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.
Canada's National Observer
· 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
· 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.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
Twelve Killed as Wildfire Tears Through Almería in Spain’s Deadliest Andalusia Blaze
A wildfire swept through Almería's Los Gallardos on Thursday, killing at least twelve people including four suspected British nationals found trapped in vehicles — Andalusia's deadliest blaze on record. Nineteen remain missing as firefighters and military emergency units battle the still-uncontained fire in extreme heat.
MyJoyOnline
· 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 []
Euronews
· 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.
Washington Examiner
· 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 []
Sky News Australia
· 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.
ABC News
· 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
BOL News
· 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.
ArabNews
· 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.
Off The Press
· 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
UrduPoint
· Jul 10, 2026
12 killed in wildfires in southern Spain
12 killed in wildfires in southern Spain
The Independent
· 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
BERNAMA
· Jul 10, 2026
World : Eleven People Dead In Wildfire In Southern Spain - Emergency Service
MOSCOW, July 10 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- At least 11 people have been killed after a wildfire broke out in the province of Almeria in southern Spain on Thursday, the Andalusian emergency service told Sputnik/RIA Novosti on Friday.
HESPRESS English
· Jul 12, 2026
Deadly Spain wildfire stabilised: regional government
A wildfire that killed at least 12 people in the southern Spain has been stabilised, the head of the regional government of Andalusia, Juan Manuel Moreno, said Sunday. “Good news. After several very difficult days” firefighters have declared the blaze in the municipality of Los Gallardos stabilised, he wrote on X, adding the roughly 1,000 [] The post Deadly Spain wildfire stabilised: regional government appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.
The West Australian
· Jul 10, 2026
Wildfires in heat-baked southern Spain kill 12
A wildfire has killed 12 people in a region of Andalusia, where successive heat waves have dried out the land.
Arise News
· Jul 10, 2026
Wildfire Kills At Least 11 In Southern Spain As 19 Remain Missing
Deadly wildfire tears through southern Spain, killing at least 11 people as firefighters battle flames amid an intense heatwave.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 10, 2026
Bodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12
A wildfire has killed at least 12 people in southern Spain, where some of the victims were found in vehicles. A prolonged heatwave has fueled wildfires across the country. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Irish Mirror
· 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
Latestly.com
· 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.
Egypt Independent
· 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.
BBC News
· Jul 11, 2026
Watch: 'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country.
RTÉ News
· 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 News
· 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.
UPI
· Jul 10, 2026
At least 11 people killed, 8 hurt in 'devastating' wildfire in Spain
At least 11 people killed, 8 hurt in 'devastating' wildfire in Spain
Hindustan Times
· 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.
Egyptian Gazette
· 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.
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