Spain Wildfire Kills at Least 12, Including Believed Britons
At least 12 people have died in a wildfire in Spain, with 23 others missing. Among the dead are believed to be at least four British nationals.
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At least 12 people have died in a wildfire in Spain, with another 23 missing, authorities said, as emergency crews battle to contain one of the country’s deadliest blazes in recent years. Bodies were found in vehicles, indicating some victims attempted to flee by car, according to Al Jazeera.
The wildfire, which erupted in a rural region, has devastated communities and prompted mass evacuations. Firefighters are struggling to control the flames amid high temperatures and strong winds, which have accelerated the spread of the fire. The exact cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
Among the dead are believed to be at least four British nationals, BBC World reported. The UK Foreign Office has not yet confirmed the identities but said it is providing consular support. Spanish authorities have not released the nationalities of the victims but confirmed the death toll and number of missing.
The scale of the disaster has drawn national and international attention, with emergency services deploying aircraft and ground units to contain the flames. The Spanish government has not declared a state of emergency but is coordinating regional response efforts.
This fire marks one of the deadliest in Spain’s recent history, highlighting growing risks from extreme weather events in southern Europe. The European Union’s emergency response mechanism has not yet been activated, according to official statements.