QtrendsSpain wildfires kill at least 11 as heatwave grips Southern Europe
A devastating wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people as extreme temperatures continue to bake the region. The fires are the deadliest Spain has seen in recent years, fueled by soaring temperatures and dry conditions. Southern Europe remains in the grip of a prolonged heatwave, with authorities warning of further fire risks. Emergency services are struggling to contain multiple blazes across the affected areas.
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12 killed in southern Spain wildfire
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