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British man killed in Spain wildfire ‘was on phone to wife in his final moments’

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July 12, 2026

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'He had got the cats and was trapped in the car.'

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Daily Mail

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· Jul 12, 2026

British man who perished in Spanish wildfires after going back to rescue cats made final heartbreaking call to wife as flames surrounded car - as authorities to identify at least 12 people

British man who perished in Spanish wildfires after going back to rescue cats made final heartbreaking call to wife as flames surrounded car - as authorities to identify at least 12 people

The Olive Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Brits believed to be among victims of ‘worst-ever Andalucia fire’, authorities say, as 23 reported missing

FOUR Brits are believed to be among the 11 victims of a devastating Andalucia fire – the deadliest in the region since records began. Emergency services told The Olive Press

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 []

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.

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 26, 2026

British TikToker ‘facing death by firing squad in Dubai’

She said she killed her boyfriend in self-defence A human rights group has revealed that a Brit influencer is facing death by firing squad, as she was charged with the murder of her boyfriend in Dubai. The TikTok influencer from Kent, Brooke George, 23, claimed that she grabbed a knife in self-defence during a violent []

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fires ravage France, Spain, Portugal forests as Europe’s temperatures rise again

Hundreds of firefighters battled forest infernos in France, Spain and Portugal on Sunday as temperatures rose again in heatwave-scarred Europe. The latest wildfires have already devastated more than 17,000 hectares (42,000 acres) of land – twice the size of Manhattan – across the three countries where temperatures in some places were predicted to touch 40°C on Sunday. Authorities registered thousands of excess deaths during one of Europe’s worst heatwaves in June, and with more extreme weather...

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...

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 2, 2026

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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 []

The Washington Post

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· Jul 10, 2026

At least 11 people killed as wildfires sweep southern Spain

The deaths in Andalusia included foreign nationals, and high temperatures raised fears of more fires across Europe.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 12, 2026

12 rentung terperangkap dalam kebakaran hutan 

MADRID: Beberapa mangsa kebakaran hutan terburuk di selatan Sepanyol maut dalam kenderaan mereka selepas laluan alternatif yang digunakan untuk melarikan diri bertukar menjadi ‘perangkap maut’ apabila api merebak dengan pantas. Kebakaran yang bermula pada Khamis di kawasan berbukit dengan gaung curam itu memusnahkan hutan serta semak samun di sekitar Los Gallardos, Andalusia. Pasukan bomba berusaha ... Read more The post 12 rentung terperangkap dalam kebakaran hutan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The Eastern Herald

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· 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.

Daily Express

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· Jul 10, 2026

At least 11 including 4 'Brits' die in wildfire ravaging Spain as bodies found in cars

Some of the victims were found inside vehicles.

Daily Mirror

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· Jun 28, 2026

Brit drug mule pensioner who trafficked £1million of cocaine is released from prison

EXCLUSIVE: Roger Clarke, 79, was jailed in Portugal for trafficking £1million of cocaine from the Caribbean, with his wife, Susan. He was extradited to the UK in 2021 - just days after Susan, 72, died of cancer in her Lisbon cell

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 11, 2026

Wildfire devastates expat community in Spain, killing at least 12

Wildfire devastates expat community in Spain, killing at least 12

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

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

The Standard

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· Jul 10, 2026

Four Britons feared dead in Spanish wildfire

They were found inside a burnt-out car which was right-hand drive.

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 []

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.

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.

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...

BBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

At least 12 dead and 23 missing in wildfire in southern Spain

A local official said four of the victims may be British after a fire broke out near Los Gallardos, Almería.

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

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 11, 2026

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in S. Spain

Hundreds of firefighters backed by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft struggled Saturday to contain one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires that killed a least 12 people. A combination of light winds and high humidity are helping crews but the sheer size of the fire still poses challenges, Antonio Sanz, head of Andalusia’s emergency services, said. The fire [] The post Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in S. Spain appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Metro

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· Jul 13, 2026

British woman dies in Spain wildfires while missing couple found alive

A British couple were found badly burned but alive in a ravine.

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.

Euro Weekly News

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· Jul 13, 2026

One more life lost: 93-year-old British woman dies after Spain wildfire

A deadly wildfire that tore through the hills of Almería has become one of Spain’s worst fire disasters in recent []

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jun 28, 2026

Russia attacks Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs, one killed and 15 injured, people trapped under rubble – photo

One person was killed and 11 others, including two children, were injured in a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia on 28 June. Homes were damaged and a fire broke out.

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jul 6, 2026

Will Cristiano Ronaldo Retire After World Cup?: 'I Will Have Time To Think'

Cristiano Ronaldo has played his last FIFA World Cup match ever. Has he also played his last match for Portugal?

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.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 5, 2026

Hundreds of firefighters battling wildfires in Portugal, Greece and Spain

Hundreds of firefighters battling wildfires in Portugal, Greece and Spain

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Smoke From Wildfires Rising in Almería, Spain

Video shows smoke from wildfires rising in Spain’s Almería province as firefighters battled to bring one of the country’s deadliest blazes on record under control. At least 11 people have died attempting to flee the wildfire, and 19 are missing, according to regional authorities.

Al Jazeera English

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· 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

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 5, 2026

Wildfires sweep south Europe as heatwave fuels evacuations

BARCELONA: Hundreds of firefighters across southern Europe on Sunday battled wildfires that sent residents fleeing their homes in the middle of the night and threatened to disrupt...

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.

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