Spain has mobilized military emergency units to work with regional firefighters to control the blaze. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed deep sadness over the loss of life.

A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country's deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.

Twelve people died in a wildfire near Almeria in southern Spain late on Thursday, regional authorities said, with some victims found inside vehicles. The deaths occurred in the…

Spain has mobilized military emergency units to work with regional firefighters to control the blaze. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed deep sadness over the loss of life.

The victims include British and other foreign nationals, authorities have said. The Spanish royal family and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed their deep sorrow over the loss…

Spaish Presidency, Health, and Emergencies Minister Antonio Sanz called the fire "the most devastating fire to date in our region" and described the situation as an "unprecedented…

A devastating wildfire in Almeria, Spain, has claimed twelve lives. One hundred fifty firefighters battled the blaze, which officials called unprecedented. Earlier reports…

A fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain kills 12 as a heatwave pushes temperatures up over much of the country.

Wildfire burning out of control in southern France earlier this week forced evacuation of over 10,000 people from two dozen small towns and villages

Twelve people were killed in a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain, with 150 firefighters working to put out the blaze, the Emergency Agency of Andalucía said early on Friday.…

Spanish authorities say a wildfire has killed 12 people in Almeria in southern Spain as soaring temperatures gripped much of the country.

A devastating wildfire in Los Gallardos, Almería, has claimed 12 lives and injured six, as flames engulfed vehicles amid a heatwave gripping southern Europe.

Regional emergency chief Antonio Sanz called the deaths "an unprecedented tragedy", adding in the statement that "the pain is immense". #EuropeNews

Regional emergency chief Antonio Sanz called the deaths "an unprecedented tragedy", adding in the statement that "the pain is immense". #EuropeNews

Early summer heatwaves across western Europe in May and June have parched vast areas of land, making them particularly vulnerable to wildfires.

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Twelve people were reported killed in a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain, as about 150 firefighters battled the blaze that broke out amid soaring temperatures, the Emergency…

A fast-moving wildfire fueled by an intense heatwave tore through southern Spain's Almeria province, killing at least 12 people and becoming the...

Andalusia's deadliest fire comes as heatwaves across Europe have left swaths of the continent highly vulnerable.

Spain has battled frequent and severe heatwaves in recent years, with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F).

MADRID — At least 19 people are missing following a wildfire in southern Spain that has already killed at least 11 people, the head of the regional...