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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
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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...
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 []
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
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 11, 2026
Wildfire devastates expat community in Spain, killing at least 12
Wildfire devastates expat community in Spain, killing at least 12
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
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
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Related coverage for "Bodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12": The Rising Nepal — 11 die, 19 missing in Spain wildfire. Washington Examiner — One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missing. Associated Press — At least 11 people killed in wildfire in Spain amid soaring temperatures. Borneo Bulletin — Wildfire devastates expat community in Spain, killing at least 12. Sky News — Wildfire kills 11 in southern Spain - as 19 others are remain unaccounted for. Off The Press — One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires kills at least 12 people with 23 others missing