QtrendsDeadly wildfire in southern Spain kills at least 12
A devastating wildfire has swept through an expat community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 people and leaving 23 others missing. The blaze, fueled by an ongoing heatwave, is one of the deadliest wildfires in Spain's recent history. Witnesses described surreal scenes as flames rapidly approached residential areas. Emergency services continue search and rescue operations amid challenging conditions.
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Wildfire devastates an expat community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 with 23 missing
(AP News)
Twelve dead and 23 missing in Spain wildfire as man describes 'surreal' view as blaze approached
(BBC)
12 killed in southern Spain wildfire
(China Daily)
Wildfire in southern Spain kills at least 12 amid heatwave
(The Guardian)
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