A wildfire in Almeria, southern Spain, has resulted in the deaths of 12 people as a severe heatwave continues to affect the region. Spanish authorities confirmed the fatalities on Friday.
Reports indicate that several of the victims were discovered inside vehicles that had been consumed by the flames. Approximately 150 firefighters were engaged in efforts to control the blaze, with Spain’s military emergency unit also being deployed to assist.
The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed by officials. Regional authorities described the incident as the deadliest wildfire the area has experienced to date. Juan Manuel Moreno, the leader of Andalusia, expressed his devastation on X, formerly Twitter, stating, “Our hearts are heavy and we are devastated by grief.”