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Wildfire in southern Spain leaves at least 12 dead and 23 missing

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July 10, 2026

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Wildfire in southern Spain leaves at least 12 dead and 23 missing

A local official said four of the victims may be British after a fire broke out near Los Gallardos, Almería.

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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

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.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 10, 2026

At least 19 people missing in deadly Spain wildfire: official

At least 19 people missing in deadly Spain wildfire: official

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 []

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.

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

Al Arabiya English

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· 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.

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

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

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 []

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...

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 11, 2026

Wildfire devastates expat community in Spain, killing at least 12

Wildfire devastates expat community in Spain, killing at least 12

South China Morning Post

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· 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...

KSAT San Antonio

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· 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.

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.

Associated Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Firefighters battle a wildfire in Spain that killed at least 12 people

A wildfire in Almeria, southern Spain has killed at least 12 people and left 23 others missing, making it one of the country's deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country, authorities said Friday. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Daily Mirror

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· 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

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.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 10, 2026

12 killed in southern Spain wildfire

12 killed in southern Spain wildfire

RTÉ News

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· Jul 10, 2026

At least 12 dead, 23 unaccounted for after Spain wildfire

At least 12 people have died and 23 others are unaccounted for following a deadly wildfire in the southern Spanish region of ‌Andalusia, according to officials.

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.

JOE.co.uk

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· Jul 10, 2026

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 []

RTL Today

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· 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.

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.

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 []

News24

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· Jul 10, 2026

News24 | Eleven killed, 19 missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires

At least 11 people died attempting to flee a wildfire in southern Spain, and 19 were missing, with firefighters on Friday still battling to bring one of the country’s deadliest blazes on record under control.

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

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

12 dead in forest fire near Almería in southern Spain

12 dead in forest fire near Almería 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.

Investing.com

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· 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

Irish Mirror

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· 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

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.

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 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...

UrduPoint

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· Jul 10, 2026

12 killed in wildfires in southern Spain

12 killed in wildfires in southern Spain

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.

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.

The Independent

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· Jul 10, 2026

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

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.

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.

Proto Thema - English

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· 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.

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