Wildfires in southern Spain destroy homes and kill 12 people
Wildfires swept through the village of Bédar in southern Spain's Almería province on Thursday, destroying homes and claiming 12 lives. The fires have burned 6,600 hectares, fueled by a heatwave with temperatures reaching 40C. Firefighters are currently engaged in a massive battle against the ongoing blazes across Southern Europe.
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Published 12 Jul 2026, 15:33 UTC · Updated 12 Jul 2026, 15:40 UTC
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