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'Devastating' wildfire kills at least 12 in southern Spain

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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...
The Eastern Herald
· 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.
Euro Weekly News
· 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 []
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.
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 at least 12 in southern Spain
Wildfire kills at least 12 in southern Spain
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 []
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 11, 2026
Foreigners among 12 killed in ferocious Spain wildfire
Foreigners among 12 killed in ferocious Spain wildfire
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
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 []
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 10, 2026
Wildfire devastates an expat community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 with 23 missing
A wildfire has devastated a remote community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 people.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Le Monde
· Jul 10, 2026
Wildfire kills 12 in southern Spain as heat wave fuels blaze
The fire tore through a hamlet in the southern region of Andalusia, trapping some victims in their vehicles and forcing evacuations as firefighters battled flames in near-40°C temperatures.
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 10, 2026
12 killed in southern Spain wildfire
12 killed in southern Spain wildfire
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.
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
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
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.
Utusan Malaysia
· 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.
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
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.
South China Morning Post
· 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...
Madrid Metropolitan
· Jul 13, 2026
Andalucian Wildfire Deadliest In A Century Claims 12 Lives
This is the moment firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire tearing across the countryside in a blaze that killed at least The post Andalucian Wildfire Deadliest In A Century Claims 12 Lives appeared first on Madrid Metropolitan.
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 10, 2026
Spain wildfire death toll rises to 12 as blaze near Almería ravages Andalusia
The death toll in the Los Gallardos wildfire near Almería climbed to 12 on Friday morning after six more bodies were confirmed, with most victims found trapped inside their cars as they tried to flee. Spain's Military Emergency Unit has been deployed to reinforce some 150 firefighters battling the blaze, as roads remain cut off and residents shelter in a converted cultural centre The post Spain wildfire death toll rises to 12 as blaze near Almería ravages Andalusia appeared first on ProtoThema English.
UrduPoint
· Jul 10, 2026
12 killed in wildfires in southern Spain
12 killed in wildfires in southern Spain
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.
Times of India
· Jul 2, 2026
More than 1,200 hectares burnt! Firefighters battle southern France wildfires after deadly heatwave
On Thursday, southern France faced intense wildfires that scorched more than 1,200 hectares, ignited by strong winds and dry conditions following a severe heatwave. The most significant blaze occurred in Aude, close to Spain, devouring 900 hectares. Firefighters, supported by water-bombing aircraft, fought bravely to control the situation, and thankfully, no casualties have been reported.
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