WorldPublished: 11 July 2026 at 00:37
Devastating wildfires in southern Spain: at least 12 dead
At least 12 people have died and more than 20 are missing in southern Spain as wildfires rage amid extreme heat. Around 800 people have been evacuated from affected areas.
Wildfires continue to wreak havoc in southern Spain, fueled by an extreme heatwave. Authorities report at least 12 fatalities, with over 20 people still unaccounted for. Approximately 800 residents have been evacuated from the danger zones.
Many of the victims are foreigners who deviated from designated evacuation routes while trying to escape, only to become trapped by the flames. Hundreds of firefighters and military personnel have been deployed to combat the blazes.
