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Fatalities and Missing
Overnight into Friday: Residents attempt to flee. At least 12 people die, many in burned-out vehicles or while on foot in a dry riverbed. Authorities report 23 missing.
Emergency Response
Friday afternoon: 150 firefighters and 220 soldiers from the Military Emergency Unit battle the uncontained blaze; over 3,200 hectares already burned. Steep terrain complicates containment efforts.
National Condolences
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expresses 'immense sadness' on social media. Regional leader confirms toll and notes foreign national victims, including at least four British.
Ignition
Late evening: A wildfire breaks out near the Sierra de Los Filabres, reportedly sparked by a fallen power line. High winds and dry scrubland cause rapid spread through a remote expat community.
Record Heatwave
Spain experiences a record-setting heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F), elevating wildfire risk across the country.
The devastating wildfire in Almería, Spain, killed at least 12 people and scorched 3,200 hectares, highlighting the escalating danger of climate-driven extreme heat in the Mediterranean. Record temperatures and drought turned the region into a tinderbox, raising urgent questions about adaptation and emergency preparedness.
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