In brief
Emergency crews are battling a fierce wildfire in Almeria province, Spain, after a sudden heatwave turned the region into a tinderbox. The blaze in Bedar village claimed at least 12 people, with 23 missing and fears rising that more foreign nationals could be lost. Fires have spread quickly due to 40 °C temperatures and dry winds, and the local power line was suspected as a cause, though authorities denied it. The event marks one of Spain’s deadliest fires in history and underscores climate change’s role in intensifying heatwaves and wildfires across Europe.
Emergency fighters in south‑eastern Spain are battling a blistering wildfire that has already taken the lives of 12 people—including four Britons—after a sudden heatwave pushed temperatures over 40°C in the region.
The village of Bedar in Los Gallardos caught fire after a fallen power line was suspected, though the electricity company denied responsibility. Shifting winds and parched undergrowth turned the blaze into a fast‑moving inferno, forcing locals to flee.
Doctors say the victims may have been foreign residents, and officials are still searching for 23 missing people. The event is one of Spain’s deadliest fires, spotlighting the human toll of climate‑driven heatwaves.
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