Almeria province
Coverage of Almeria province in the Nexus archive.
- Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires
A British couple was rescued from a ravine in Spain after being trapped by wildfires. They were found semi-conscious with 40% burns in Almeria province.
- Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a deadly wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12 people, primarily foreign nationals who ignored shelter-in-place orders. The fire, covering 66 square kilometers near Almeria province, prompted evacuations and arrests for violating evacuation rules, with authorities citing a 'climate emergency' as a contributing factor.
- Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12
Hundreds of firefighters in southern Spain are battling a deadly wildfire that killed at least 12 people, primarily foreign nationals who ignored shelter-in-place orders. The fire, which has scorched 66 square kilometers, led to the evacuation of 1,448 people, and authorities have linked its severity to a climate emergency.
- Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12
Hundreds of firefighters in southern Spain are battling a wildfire that killed at least 12 people, primarily foreign nationals who ignored shelter-in-place orders. The fire, which scorched 66 square kilometers near Almeria province, is linked to extreme heat and a 'climate emergency' by officials.
- Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12
Hundreds of firefighters in southern Spain battle a deadly wildfire that killed at least 12 people, primarily foreign nationals who ignored shelter-in-place instructions. The fire, which scorched 66 square kilometers near Almeria province, led to the evacuation of 1,448 people and the arrest of two individuals for returning to a high-risk area. Authorities attribute the blaze's severity to a 'climate emergency' and extreme heat.
- Wildfire devastates an expat community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 with 23 missing
A wildfire in southern Spain's Almeria province killed at least 12 people and left 23 missing, primarily affecting an expat community. The fire, fueled by dry terrain and heat, trapped victims in a riverbed and led to multiple deaths as people ignored shelter instructions. Over 3,200 hectares were burned, with 150 firefighters and 220 soldiers deployed to contain the blaze.
- Deadly blaze sweeps through Southern Spain as Europe endures a heat wave
A deadly wildfire in southern Spain killed at least 12 people, injured eight, and left 23 missing as victims attempted to flee the flames. The fire, fueled by extreme heat and dry terrain, burned over 7,900 acres and primarily affected foreign nationals, with British victims identified due to right-side steering wheels in a burned car. Spain and Europe continue to face severe heat waves, exacerbating wildfire risks.