Eleven killed, 19 missing in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires
Summary
At least 11 people died and 19 are missing in a deadly wildfire in Almeria, southern Spain, as authorities continue efforts to control the blaze exacerbated by heatwave conditions.
Key Points
- At least 11 people have died and 19 are missing in a wildfire in Almeria, southern Spain.
- Most victims were foreign nationals who ignored shelter-in-place instructions and attempted to flee by car or on foot.
- The fire spread rapidly due to strong winds and dry conditions caused by early summer heatwaves in Europe.
- The wildfire is the deadliest in Spain since 2005 and is believed to have started due to a fallen power cable.
