Spain stabilizes deadly Almería wildfire after 12 deaths; evacuated residents return home
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Firefighters in southern Spain have gained control over one of the country's deadliest wildfires, which has killed at least 12 people and injured 18 others. The blaze, which started on Thursday in Los Gallardos, Almería, has been stabilized, allowing the gradual return of evacuated residents.
The fire, which has affected an area of 6,600 hectares, was contained after days of intense efforts by firefighters and emergency services. Juanma Moreno, the president of the Junta de Andalucía, announced on Sunday that the fire is now "perimetered and contained," and the operational situation has been downgraded to level 1. This development has enabled the gradual return of the 1,000 residents who were evacuated from their homes. The wildfire has left a trail of destruction, with charred vegetation and blackened homes serving as a stark reminder of the inferno that forced terrified residents to flee. Despite the stabilization, firefighters continue to work to fully extinguish the blaze and secure the perimeter to prevent any flare-ups.
In a dramatic rescue, a British couple was found with severe burns in a ravine after being surprised by the flames while hiking on Thursday afternoon. The couple, who suffered burns on about 40 percent of their bodies, was able to call for help, a feat described as a "colossal effort" given their condition. They are currently receiving intensive care, and their condition is not considered life-threatening.
The wildfire in Los Gallardos is one of several blaze's that have plagued Europe amid a heatwave and dry conditions. In Germany, firefighters have been battling multiple fires, including one near Karlsruhe that led to the evacuation of a care home. The fire, which started on Saturday, affected around five hectares of land and was stopped just before reaching the walls of the care home buildings. Twenty-seven residents were evacuated and cared for by staff during the operation.
In other parts of Germany, several fires were caused by grills. In Reutlingen, a man's grill caused a fire that spread to 800 square meters of land. In another incident, a 62-year-old man left a fire bowl unattended, leading to a fire in dry grass. The police reported a "large number of smaller fires" in the region.
In Greece, a fire in a parking area of a two-storey house in Ayia Marina was caused by spontaneous combustion of clothes soaked in linseed oil. The fire spread to a small amount of timber and household equipment.
In Northern Ireland, firefighters dealt with 303 emergency calls on the Eleventh Night, including a row of terraced houses on fire and two oil tanks and a shed. In one incident, firefighters had to withdraw from a bonfire in Cookstown due to a hostile crowd.
In Cyprus, the fire service has been placed on heightened alert due to a rise in countryside fires, with 34 incidents reported in the past 24 hours.
The situation in Spain remains critical, with 12 people confirmed dead and 18 injured, five of whom are in intensive care. The fire has affected a large area, and efforts are ongoing to ensure the safety of residents and prevent further damage.
As Europe grapples with the heatwave and the resulting fires, authorities are urging caution and vigilance to prevent further incidents. The stabilization of the wildfire in Los Gallardos offers a glimmer of hope amidst the devastation, but the road to recovery will be long and challenging.
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