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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.
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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...
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...
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.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 11, 2026
Wildfire devastates expat community in Spain, killing at least 12
Wildfire devastates expat community in Spain, killing at least 12
Sky News
· Jul 10, 2026
Wildfire kills at least 12 in southern Spain
Wildfire kills at least 12 in southern Spain
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 []
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 []
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 []
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.
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 10, 2026
12 killed in southern Spain wildfire
12 killed in southern 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
Investing.com
· Jul 11, 2026
Spanish firefighters turn to the offensive against deadly Almeria blaze
Spanish firefighters turn to the offensive against deadly Almeria blaze
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
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.
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.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 11, 2026
Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in S. Spain
Hundreds of firefighters backed by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft struggled Saturday to contain one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires that killed a least 12 people. A combination of light winds and high humidity are helping crews but the sheer size of the fire still poses challenges, Antonio Sanz, head of Andalusia’s emergency services, said. The fire [] The post Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in S. Spain appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
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
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
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.
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
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 []
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.
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.
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
Reuters
· Jul 10, 2026
Wildfires in southern Spain kill 11, emergency agency says
Eleven people were killed in a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain, as 150 firefighters battled to bring the blaze under control, Andalusia's head of emergencies, Antonio Sanz, said. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #spain #wildfire #almeria Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3STHJZo 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
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.
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