The fire has scorched some 25 square miles of forest and farmland, about the size of Manhattan.

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.

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