PICTURED: British grandparents confirmed among victims of deadly Almeria wildfire

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

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.

Los Gallardos wildfire live: 'Brits' among 12 dead in Spain as bodies found in cars

At least 12 people have been killed in a wildfire in Los Gallardos, Almería, Spain - four of the dead are thought to be British after they were found in a burnt out car

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 []

LIVE: Spain hit by deadly wildfire

Watch live from southeastern Spain, where authorities say a wildfire has killed at least 12 people in Almería as soaring temperatures have gripped much of the country.

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.

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.

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.

Four Britons feared dead as wildfires spread near Spanish holiday destination

At least 11 people have died and 19 are missing after a wildfire took hold in Almería province

Two Britons, American among foreign Spanish wildfire victims

Two Britons and one national each from the United States, France, Belgium and Spain have been identified as victims of a wildfire in southern Spain that killed 13 people, authorities said Monday. Experts responsible for coordinating the identification work said they were the first six victims identified out of 12 bodies found at the fire’s [] The post Two Britons, American among foreign Spanish wildfire victims appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

11 dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village

Eleven people were killed and 19 are missing after a wildfire tore through a Spanish village, with four victims who may have been British who were burned in their car, authorities said on Friday. Authorities said many of the victims may be foreign tourists visiting Bedar, a small village in Los Gallardos district, but that they were still confirming their identities. They described victims trying to flee the fast-moving blaze through difficult, forested terrain. About 400 firefighters and troops...

15 Injured as Fire Erupts at Haldia Refinery in India’s West Bengal

KOLKOTA, Jun 30: At least 15 people were injured after a massive fire broke out in a naphtha pipeline at the Haldia Refinery in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal early Tuesda...

3 dead in plane crash near Fort Simpson, N.W.T., fire officials confirm

N.W.T. Fire extended its condolences to the families of three people who have been confirmed dead following a plane crash near Fort Simpson on Wednesday evening. The plane involved was responding to a wildfire, when it crashed about 50 kilometres from the N.W.T. community.

Los Gallardos wildfires UPDATES: At least 4 'Brits' dead as fire tears through Almeria

At least 11 people have died in the fire, most of whom are feared to be foreign nationals.

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 []

Four Britons believed to be among 11 dead after wildfire in Spain

Another 19 people remain unaccounted for Four Britons are believed to be among 11 people dead in Spain’s worst wildfire for over two decades. Around 150 firefighters are battling to put out a severe wildfire which has left almost a dozen people dead and another 19 unaccounted for. Four of the people are believed to []

12 People Die in Wildfire in Southern Spain

Madrid, July 10 (QNA) - 12 people have died in a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain, local authorities announced.

Wildfire burns in Wales

Firefighters responded to a wildfire in North Wales after emergency services declared a major incident when the blaze broke out. #fire #northwales #wildfire #wales

Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe

Nearly 20 people are still unaccounted for after a wildfire ripped through a tinder-dry area close to Spain’s Mediterranean coast on Thursday, according to regional officials. At least 12 people were killed by the rapidly spreading blaze, and four received severe burns. The wildfire – near Almeria on the Mediterranean – is the first in The post Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Deadly fires rage in Spain

At least 11 people have died as massive wildfires sweep through Andalusia’s Costa de Almería, forcing evacuations and drawing hundreds of emergency workers into a desperate battle against the flames. #CNN #news

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.

The British expats missing in Spain's devastating wildfires that have killed at least 12 people after cars were consumed by flames as they tried to escape

The British expats missing in Spain's devastating wildfires that have killed at least 12 people after cars were consumed by flames as they tried to escape

Fast-moving blaze: Foreigners among 11 dead in Spanish wildfires

At least 11 people have been killed and 19 are missing after a fast-moving wildfire swept through southern Spain, with authorities saying many of the victims are believed to be foreign tourists, including four suspected Britons.

US: Gujarat Couple, Daughter Killed in Ohio Motel Fire

Three members of an Indian family from Gujarat lost their lives after a severe fire broke out at a motel where they lived and worked in the U.S. state of Ohio. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. local time on Thursday at the Econo Lodge motel in Wooster, Ohio.

Wales, Manchester wildfires rage on

Wales, Manchester wildfires rage on

Massachusetts family loses four members in Dominican Republic fire

The victims were staying at an Airbnb when a fire broke out in the early morning hours of June 13. The post Massachusetts family loses four members in Dominican Republic fire appeared first on Boston.com.

Almeria wildfire: Locals share how they are managing in the devastation

Residents in Almeria Province are still coming to terms with the wildfire that hit Los Gallardos and Bedar. While teams []

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...

Spain wildfire: Firefighters gain ground as Almería evacuees return home

Firefighters gained the upper hand on the deadly Almería wildfire after days of battling the flames, as the blaze that killed 12 people and burned 66 square kilometres began to ease, allowing some of the nearly 1,500 evacuees to return home.

High Risk of More Wildfires Across UK As Residents Evacuate Blaze in Wales

Large parts of the UK are at risk of more severe wildfires in the coming week as firefighters in north Wales try to contain a major blaze that has forced local residents to evacuate. The warning from the Fire Severity Index (FSI) comes after thousands died in recent heatwaves, according to researchers, as the country []

12 dead in forest fire near Almería in southern Spain

12 dead in forest fire near Almería in southern Spain