The President of the Regional Government of Andalusia, Juanma Moreno, announced that the forest fire declared on July 9 in Los Gallardos (Almería, Spain) is now under control. Sparked by a fallen high-voltage power pole, the fire left at least 13 dead, 23 missing, and 1,400 evacuated in a tragedy that has shocked Europe.
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 devastating wildfire that erupted on July 9 in Almería, southern Spain, has finally been stabilized thanks to calmer winds. Despite the tragic toll, the massive emergency response brings hope to the affected communities.
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 fierce wildfire in Los Gallardos, Almería, has devastated over 3,000 hectares. The fire, allegedly caused by a fallen power line, caught residents and tourists amid an intense heat wave, becoming one of the deadliest in the region.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
