Firefighters gain upper hand on 'horrific' Spain wildfire that killed at least 12
Firefighters are gaining the upper hand on a major wildfire in Spain that has killed at least 12 people, authorities say. Officials described the blaze as one of the deadliest wildfires the country has seen in 20 years.
Firefighters battling a wildfire that has raged for days in southern Spain say they are finally gaining ground against the flames. Authorities described the fire as 'horrific,' confirming at least 12 deaths and a number of people still missing.
Thousands of people have been evacuated and vast stretches of forest and farmland have been reduced to ash. Officials say the blaze ranks among the deadliest wildfires the country has experienced in the past two decades.
Spain's government has sent additional resources to the affected region. Experts warn that ongoing heatwaves continue to raise the risk of further fires in the area.
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