Six killed by forest fire in southern Spanish Andalusia
In 2025, more than 393,000 hectares of land were ravaged by flames in Spain, according to the European Forest Fire Information System EFIS
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In 2025, more than 393,000 hectares were ravaged by flames in Spain, according to the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), the worst fires in recent history in the country. The emergency number "managed more than 150 calls from citizens reporting the fire; The first indicated that the flames were at km 511 of the N-340A (road). Some 150 firefighters and five tankers were mobilized during the night of Thursday to Friday on the fire, it was also reported.
Furthermore, "Six people died in the forest fire declared this afternoon in the municipality of Los Gallardos, as confirmed by the emergency department. In recent years, Spain has experienced ever longer heat waves, starting in spring and then in summer, with temperatures sometimes exceeding 40°C, creating conditions for devastating fires. "Four other people have been cared for on-site for respiratory diseases and light burns", says the Andalusian regional authorities.
In addition, The deaths occurred in a hamlet of Bédar and some were found in vehicles," the region's services said in a press release. The Emergency Military Unit (EMU), dedicated to the most sensitive situations, "will be deployed in the next few hours on the ground", the authorities add. A review of five seasons that tell the story of a risk that has become earlier and wider.
Moreover, Some victims were found in their vehicles, according to the regional authorities.
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In 2025, more than 393,000 hectares were ravaged by flames in Spain, according to the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), the worst fires in recent history in the country.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesThe emergency number "managed more than 150 calls from citizens reporting the fire; The first indicated that the flames were at km 511 of the N-340A (road).
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesSome 150 firefighters and five tankers were mobilized during the night of Thursday to Friday on the fire, it was also reported.
reliability moderate2/3 sources"Six people died in the forest fire declared this afternoon in the municipality of Los Gallardos, as confirmed by the emergency department.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesIn recent years, Spain has experienced ever longer heat waves, starting in spring and then in summer, with temperatures sometimes exceeding 40°C, creating conditions for devastating fires.
reliability moderate2/3 sources"Four other people have been cared for on-site for respiratory diseases and light burns", says the Andalusian regional authorities.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesThe deaths occurred in a hamlet of Bédar and some were found in vehicles," the region's services said in a press release.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesThe Emergency Military Unit (EMU), dedicated to the most sensitive situations, "will be deployed in the next few hours on the ground", the authorities add.
reliability moderate2/3 sources
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A review of five seasons that tell the story of a risk that has become earlier and wider.
according to Le Figaro — ActualitésSome victims were found in their vehicles, according to the regional authorities.
according to Ouest-France — À la UneVideo Why the Aude fires are only at the beginning A heat wave is currently passing through Spain, and several areas of Andalusia had been placed on orange alert in recent days.
according to Le Parisien
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