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Wildfire death toll in southern Spain rises to 13 as evacuees return home
Firefighters gain upper hand on Spain's deadliest wildfire in Andalusia after at least 12 deaths
The death toll from a devastating wildfire in southern Spain has risen to 13 after a 93-year-old British woman succumbed to her injuries in hospital, authorities announced on Sunday. The fire, which broke out on July 9 near the Sierra de los Filabres in Almería province, has been stabilized, allowing firefighters to shift from containment to direct operations against the remaining hotspots.
The blaze has left a trail of destruction, with burnt-out vehicles and blackened hillsides marking the landscape around Almocaizar. Regional president Juan Manuel Moreno stated that the fire had been stabilized, paving the way for the phased return of around 1,500 evacuated residents.
The fire has claimed at least 13 lives and burned approximately 66 square kilometers, an area roughly the size of Manhattan. Among the victims are British and Belgian nationals, as well as one Spanish citizen. The disaster has also left 23 people missing, with search and rescue operations ongoing.
Defence Minister Margarita Robles paid tribute to the firefighters and local officials for their efforts throughout the emergency. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is expected to visit the affected area on Monday.
The wildfire has been particularly challenging due to strong winds and dry conditions exacerbated by western Europe's third heatwave in six weeks. The continent continues to warm at around twice the global average rate, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
One of the most dramatic rescues involved a British couple found with severe burns in a ravine. The couple, who were on holiday in the area, were found semi-conscious with burns covering about 40% of their bodies. They were airlifted to hospital and remain in critical condition.
The fire has caused significant damage, with over 1,400 people evacuated from their homes. The regional government of Andalusia has begun allowing evacuees to return home in stages, with around 600 people returning on Saturday and the remaining 1,000 expected to follow soon.
The fire has been described as one of the deadliest in Spain's recent history, with the combination of high temperatures, strong winds, and dry conditions creating a "ticking time bomb" in the region, according to Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla, the head of the regional government of Andalusia.
As the situation stabilizes, attention is turning to the recovery effort and the long-term impact of the fire on the community and the environment. The disaster has highlighted the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in Europe, driven by climate change and extreme weather conditions.
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