QtrendsSpain wildfire kills 12 as heatwave grips southern Europe
A wildfire in southern Spain has claimed 12 lives as extreme temperatures continue to bake much of southern Europe. The blaze, one of the deadliest in the region this year, has forced mass evacuations amid warnings of further heatwave conditions. Firefighters are battling multiple fronts with resources stretched across the affected areas. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
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12 killed in southern Spain wildfire
(China Daily)
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