Conflict · 44 days ago
Deadly wildfire kills 12 in Spain
🇪🇸 SPAIN — At least 12 people have died and 23 remain missing after an intense wildfire tore through southern Spain. Authorities discovered victims inside their vehicles, trapped as the fire spread across road networks with unprecedented speed. Emergency services and the military are currently engaged in containment efforts as investigations into the blaze's origin proceed.
First reported by aljazeera.com · developing for 45 days · 26 sourcestheguardian.comWhat has caused ‘unprecedented’ deadly wildfire in southern Spain?france24.comSpain wildfires: Deadliest blaze in 20 yearsindependent.co.ukSpain wildfire mapped: Where crews are battling huge blazes with at least 12 deadlatimes.comOne of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missingnpr.orgSpain wildfire kills at least 12 people, 23 others missing : NPRthehindu.comOne of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missingtheglobeandmail.comOne of Spain's deadliest wildfires kill at least 12 people, 23 missingirishtimes.comWildfires in southern Spain kill at least 11 people 'attempting to flee by car' – The Irish Timeshindustantimes.comAt least 11 killed, 19 others missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfirescnn.comWildfires in southern Spain kill 12, as authorities fear strong winds could spread blazenytimes.com12 People Die in Southern Spain Wildfirealjazeera.comBodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12jpost.comWildfires kill at least 12 in southern Spain as first responders fight flamesbbc.co.ukTwelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europerte.ieAt least 11 dead in southern Spain wildfire amid heatwave+11 more outlets
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights the growing climate-related risks of extreme wildfire events in Mediterranean Europe.
Context
This wildfire is reported to be the deadliest blaze in Spain in the last two decades.