Almeria province
Coverage of Almeria province in the Nexus archive.
- 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.