Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1468, Juan del Encina, Spanish poet, playwright, and composer (probable; (died 1530) was born. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 2002, Nico Williams, Spanish footballer was born. In 2003, Mark Lovell, English race car driver (born 1960) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Burned cars left behind by victims of Spain’s deadly wildfire

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July 11, 2026

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Authorities in Almería, Spain, say at least 12 people died after attempting to flee a deadly wildfire by car, despite authorities’ orders not to evacuate by vehicle.

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Investing.com

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· Jul 11, 2026

Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into death traps

Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into death traps

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...

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

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 []

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 11, 2026

Charred Vehicles Left Behind After Spain Wildfire

Footage shows burned-out vehicles and widespread wildfire damage in Bedar, Spain, following the deadly Almeria wildfire. The charred vehicles were used by victims who died or became trapped while trying to escape the blaze.

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

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Related coverage for "Burned cars left behind by victims of Spain’s deadly wildfire": Investing.com — Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into death traps. The Rising Nepal — 11 die, 19 missing in Spain wildfire. Associated Press — At least 11 people killed in wildfire in Spain amid soaring temperatures. Washington Examiner — One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missing. Al Arabiya English — Charred Vehicles Left Behind After Spain Wildfire. Borneo Bulletin — Wildfire devastates expat community in Spain, killing at least 12