At least 12 people have died and 23 others are missing as a rapidly spreading wildfire engulfs parts of southern Spain, officials announced. Emergency services in Andalusia confirmed the rising death toll following a devastating overnight blaze.
Andalusian President Juanma Moreno stated that eight individuals were injured, with four in serious condition. He indicated that four of the deceased were believed to be British nationals who were trapped in a vehicle while attempting to flee the flames. The remaining identified victims were thought to be foreign nationals.
The wildfire, which ignited in the municipality of Los Gallardos in the southeastern province of Almería, continued its rapid advance on Friday. Moreno cautioned that weather conditions remain unfavorable for firefighting efforts, describing the consequences as