A massive forest fire just south of Paris has consumed over 800 hectares of the historic Fontainebleau forest. French firefighters are heroically deploying planes to scoop water from the iconic Seine River as Europe battles an unprecedented heatwave.
The wildfire in Los Gallardos, Spain, which started on July 9, has finally stabilized after scorching 6,600 hectares. Authorities have confirmed 12 fatalities and 23 missing persons, as DNA samples are sent to Madrid for identification.
The fierce wildfire in Los Gallardos, Almería (southern Spain), has scorched 6,600 hectares since July 9, 2026. Despite 12 fatalities and 23 missing persons, authorities report that the wind has died down, offering a much-needed window of opportunity to combat the flames.
Tras el terrible incendio forestal en Almería, España, que ya deja 6.600 hectáreas calcinadas y 12 víctimas fatales, las condiciones meteorológicas mejoran. Los equipos de emergencia pasan a la ofensiva mientras trabajan en la identificación genética de los fallecidos y buscan a 23 personas no localizadas.
A devastating wildfire is sweeping through southern Spain, leaving at least 12 people dead and 23 missing. The fire has scorched over 3,200 hectares in Almería, catching residents and foreign tourists off guard. Authorities attribute the tragedy to an extreme heatwave and strong winds.
A massive wildfire in Los Gallardos, Almería, has tragically claimed the lives of 12 people, with 23 still missing. Foreign residents were caught off guard while fleeing. Authorities are working tirelessly in an unprecedented rescue operation, bringing hope to a devastated region.
A devastating wildfire broke out on July 9, 2026, in Los Gallardos, Almería, leaving 11 people dead and around 1,000 evacuated. Authorities describe it as the deadliest disaster in the history of the Andalusian community, with active fires also in Málaga and Córdoba.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
