Spain wildfire near Almeria kills 11 and sparks major evacuations
Last updated: 10/07 - 10:53 Around 1,000 residents were evacuated and several roads closed as the wildfire spread rapidly, fuelled by dry conditions and strong winds.
The disaster follows weeks of exceptional heat across Spain, with temperatures repeatedly exceeding 40°C, leaving vegetation tinder dry and creating ideal conditions for wildfires.
However, emergency calls suggested that a fallen power line may have ignited nearby vegetation before the blaze spread rapidly through surrounding woodland.
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