What has caused ‘unprecedented’ deadly wildfire in southern Spain?
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A deadly wildfire in southern Spain’s Almería province has killed at least 12 people amid a heatwave, with strong winds and dry vegetation worsening the fire. Emergency responders face challenges containing the blaze that has scorched approximately 3,800 hectares and left 23 people unaccounted for.
Blaze made worse by heat, strong wind and plentiful dry vegetation amid hollowing out of rural population Wildfire in southern Spain kills at least 12 amid heatwave As firefighters struggle to quell the flames ravaging southern Spain and doctors treat the injured, a horrific picture of the fallout is emerging. At least 12 people died in a fast-spreading inferno that ripped through Almería on Thursday, many trapped in cars as they sought to escape a blaze that scorched 3,800 hectares. Overwhelmed authorities say eight people have been injured and 23 cannot be accounted for. Continue reading...