4 burnt alive in car, 7 die fleeing on foot in deadly Spain wildfire

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A wildfire in southern Spain resulted in at least eleven deaths after victims were trapped in vehicles or fled on foot. The incident comes amid record-breaking heat and strong winds exacerbating wildfires in the region.

At least eleven people died after a wildfire swept through southern Spain overnight. Authorities reported four victims were found inside a vehicle near the mountains. Seven others died after abandoning their cars and attempting to flee on foot. Spain has long grappled with devastating wildfires exacerbated by strong winds and heat. The nation experienced record-breaking heat in June, contributing to excess deaths.