Almeria
Coverage of Almeria in the Nexus archive.
- Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain are battling a deadly wildfire that killed at least 12 people, primarily foreign nationals who ignored shelter-in-place orders. The fire, covering 66 square kilometers, led to the evacuation of 1,448 people, with two arrested for violating evacuation rules. A justice minister attributed the blaze's intensity to a 'climate emergency.'
- Spain wildfires: Deadliest blaze in 20 years
At least 12 people have died and 23 remain missing after Spain's deadliest wildfire in two decades ravaged the southern region of Almeria. The blaze, which may have started when a power line fell onto dry vegetation, has contributed to Spain accounting for 40% of all land burned in Europe this fire season.
- Spain: Deadly wildfire roars through southern Spain
A deadly wildfire has killed at least 12 people in a tourist area near Almeria, southern Spain. Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain the blaze, and residents have been evacuated.
- One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missing
A deadly wildfire in Spain's Almeria province killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missing. The fire, fueled by high temperatures, destroyed over 3,200 hectares and prompted a response from 150 firefighters and 220 soldiers. Victims, including foreign nationals, were found in burnt-out vehicles or attempting to flee on foot.
- Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into death traps
A deadly wildfire in rural Andalusia, Spain, killed 11 people and left 19 missing as residents fled through roads turned into death traps. Authorities advised evacuation routes for some areas but warned others to shelter in place, though rapid fire spread forced many to abandon homes. Several victims died in vehicles or while attempting to escape on foot after taking unauthorized routes.
- One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people, with 19 others missing
A wildfire in southern Spain killed at least 11 people and left 19 missing, with victims including foreign nationals. The fire near Almeria, fueled by high temperatures and a suspected fallen power line, trapped escapees in vehicles and a dry riverbed. Over 150 firefighters and 220 soldiers are combating the blaze amid Spain's ongoing heatwave crisis.
- One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people, with 19 others missing
A wildfire in southern Spain's Almeria province killed at least 11 people, with 19 others missing, making it one of the country's deadliest wildfires. The blaze, possibly sparked by a fallen power line, forced 1,000 residents to evacuate and led to road closures. Four British nationals were among the victims, and the death toll was revised from 12 to 11.
- 12 die in wildfire in Spain amid soaring temperatures
A wildfire in Almeria, southern Spain, killed 12 people as high temperatures affected the country. Victims were found in burnt-out vehicles, and 150 firefighters are battling the blaze. Spain's military emergency unit is set to assist, and regional leaders called it the deadliest fire in the region to date.
- 12 die in wildfire in Spain amid soaring temperatures
A wildfire in Almeria, southern Spain, has killed 12 people as soaring temperatures affected much of the country, according to Spanish authorities.
- 12 die in wildfire in Spain amid soaring temperatures
A wildfire in Almeria, southern Spain, killed 12 people as soaring temperatures affected much of the country. Spanish authorities confirmed the incident.
- Wildfires in southern Spain kill 12 amid soaring temperatures
Twelve people were killed in a wildfire in Almeria, southern Spain, as part of a heatwave with scorching temperatures and orange weather warnings. About 150 firefighters are battling the blaze in Los Gallardos, where six additional deaths were confirmed, raising the total to 12.
- Wildfire kills 12 in southern Spain as victims found in vehicles
A wildfire near Almeria in southern Spain killed 12 people, with some victims found inside vehicles. The deaths occurred in the hamlet of Bedar as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.