Spain wildfire kills at least 11, with some victims found in vehicles
At least 11 people died in a wildfire near Almeria in southern Spain late on Thursday, regional authorities said, with some victims found inside their vehicles. The country has suffered increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves that fuel major wildfires.
At least 11 people died in a wildfire near Almeria in southern Spain late on Thursday, regional authorities said. Some victims were found inside their vehicles after apparently being trapped while trying to flee the flames.
The fire spread rapidly following a prolonged and intense heatwave that has gripped the country in recent weeks. Spain has faced increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves in recent years, conditions that create fertile ground for wildfires to ignite and spread quickly.
Firefighting crews continued working to bring the blaze under control, and officials urged residents to comply with evacuation orders. Similar wildfires are also being battled in Portugal, Greece and France.
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