Wildfire in southern Spain kills at least 12 amid heatwave

Twenty-three people missing and at least four Britons thought to be among those who died fleeing Almería blaze At least 12 people have been killed and 23 are unaccounted for after one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires broke out in the south-eastern province of Almería as the country endures its second…

First covered Jul 10, 2026 · 6:06 AM PT · 1 article

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1d Guardian Environment Wildfire in southern Spain kills at least 12 amid heatwave — Twenty-three people missing and at least four Britons thought to be among those who died fleeing Almería blaze At least 12 people have been killed and 23 are…

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npr.org Spain wildfire kills at least 12 people, 23 others missing

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