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Twelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europe

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July 10, 2026

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Twelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europe

Six people were injured in the blaze in Los Gallardos in the province of Almería.

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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...

Sky News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Wildfire kills 11 in southern Spain - as 19 others are remain unaccounted for

Wildfire kills 11 in southern Spain - as 19 others are remain unaccounted for

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...

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

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 11, 2026

Foreigners among 12 killed in ferocious Spain wildfire

Foreigners among 12 killed in ferocious Spain wildfire

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 []

Al Arabiya English

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· 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.

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.

NPR News

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· 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.

The Watchers

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· 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

Daily Mail

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· Jul 11, 2026

Wildfires tear through Europe amid sweltering heatwaves as dozens remain missing in Spain after deaths surged by nearly a third in France

Wildfires tear through Europe amid sweltering heatwaves as dozens remain missing in Spain after deaths surged by nearly a third in France

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.

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.

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 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.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 6, 2026

Chaos for Irish tourists as wildfires rip through Spain, France and Greece

Wildfires are raging across southern Europe, with thousands of people evacuated and emergency services tackling fast-spreading flames across popular holiday destinations in Spain, Greece, France and Portugal

Times of India

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· Jul 11, 2026

Foreigners among 12 killed in Spanish wildfire, 23 missing

Foreigners among 12 killed in Spanish wildfire, 23 missing

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 10, 2026

12 killed in southern Spain wildfire

12 killed in southern Spain wildfire

Canada's National Observer

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· 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.

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 []

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.

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

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 10, 2026

One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people, with 19 others missing

Spanish authorities say a wildfire has killed at least 11 people in Almeria in southeastern Spain as soaring temperatures gripped much of the country.

Sky News Australia

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· 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.

TRT World

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· Jul 10, 2026

Wildfires hit Spain as France braces for extreme heat

Wildfires are spreading rapidly across Spain, forcing evacuations and leaving several people dead, while France has activated its highest heat alert as temperatures are expected to reach 41°C. Paul Hawkins has the story.

The Independent

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· 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

ABC News

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· 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

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.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 10, 2026

12 killed in wildfires in southern Spain

12 killed in wildfires in southern Spain

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.

Independent Online

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· Jul 10, 2026

Eleven dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village

Eleven dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village

Latestly.com

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· 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.

The West Australian

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· Jul 12, 2026

Spanish wildfires claim 13th victim

Thirteen people have died in one of Spain's deadliest-ever wildfires as summer heatwaves sweep across western Europe.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 13, 2026

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.

HESPRESS English

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· 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.

Arise News

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· 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.

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

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 12, 2026

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in Spain

Hundreds of firefighters backed by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft struggled on Saturday to contain one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires that erupted earlier this week and killed a least 12 people. The blazes, which also lashed France this week, came as parts of Western Europe are facing their third heat wave in six weeks. Europe is the world’s fastest-warming [] The post Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in Spain appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

BNO News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Death toll from wildfire in southern Spain rises to 13

The death toll from a fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain has risen to 13 after a 93-year-old British woman died from her injuries, according to regional officials. At least 23 other people have been reported missing. The woman was injured in the Los Gallardos wildfire in Almería province and admitted to a local hospital. She [] The post Death toll from wildfire in southern Spain rises to 13 appeared first on BNO News.

BERNAMA

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· 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.

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...

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