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Tourists thought to be among at least 12 killed in southern Spain wildfire

Around 500 firefighters battled the blaze in Bédar, a small village in the autonomous community of Andalusia.
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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...
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 11, 2026
Foreigners among 12 killed in ferocious Spain wildfire
Foreigners among 12 killed in ferocious Spain wildfire
Times of India
· Jul 11, 2026
Foreigners among 12 killed in Spanish wildfire, 23 missing
Foreigners among 12 killed in Spanish wildfire, 23 missing
RTL Today
· Jul 10, 2026
Fast-moving blaze: Eleven dead, 19 missing as wildfire roars through southern Spain
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.
MyJoyOnline
· 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
· 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.
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 []
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.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 10, 2026
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...
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
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 []
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 10, 2026
Deadly Wildfires Burn in Southern Spain
At least 11 people have been killed, and 19 others remain missing after wildfires swept through Los Gallardos in southern Spain, according to authorities. Videos shared on social media show flames engulfing parts of the area amid extreme wildfire conditions.
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 10, 2026
12 killed in southern Spain wildfire
12 killed in southern Spain wildfire
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.
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.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
Authorities identify 6 of 13 victims killed in southern Spain wildfire
Nationals of France, UK, Belgium, US, Spain among those identified
Sky News
· Jul 10, 2026
Wildfire kills at least 12 in southern Spain
Wildfire kills at least 12 in southern Spain
HESPRESS English
· Jul 13, 2026
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.
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.
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
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 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
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.
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.
UrduPoint
· Jul 10, 2026
12 killed in wildfires in southern Spain
12 killed in wildfires in southern Spain
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
Hindustan Times
· Jul 10, 2026
What caused Spain's deadly wildfire? Experts explain the blaze that killed 12
At least 12 people died in a fast-spreading wildfire in southern Spain and experts explain what caused it.
Latestly.com
· Jul 10, 2026
Spain Wildfire Kills 12 as Blazing Heat Fuels Deadly Inferno in Los Gallardos (Watch Videos)
A wildfire killed 12 people in southern Spain as soaring temperatures gripped much of the country, Spanish authorities said early Friday. Several victims of the fire in Los Gallardos were found inside burnt-out vehicles, local media reported.
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.
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.
Al Jazeera English
· 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
CNN
· Jul 10, 2026
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
Egypt Independent
· Jul 11, 2026
Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’
At least 12 people have been killed in one of southern Spain’s worst-ever wildfires, local officials said Friday, as tragic stories emerge of victims’ attempts to flee the inferno. More than 460 emergency workers have been deployed to battle the fire near the town of Los Gallardos on Costa de Almería, Spanish Interior Minister Fernando The post Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’ appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Qatar News Agency
· Jul 10, 2026
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.
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...
Daily Mirror
· Jul 12, 2026
British man dies in Spain wildfires while on the phone to his wife after trying to rescue pets
At least 12 people have died and 23 are missing after horror wildfires in Spain swept through the south-east of the country last week, with at least four victims believed to be British
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
The Eastern Herald
· 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
· 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.
Investing.com
· 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
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.
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
Independent Online
· Jul 10, 2026
Eleven dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village
Eleven dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village
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