Spain Wildfire Kills 12 People

July 10 - (The Global News Desk 115) — About 12 people were burned alive as a wildfire raged through the Almería region of southern Spain, coinciding with a severe heatwave that has impacted the entire country.

The government announced on Friday that several of the deceased in Bedar town, which is in the Almería province, were found in their cars.

As the temperature rose to 40C, more than 150 firefighters, supported by five fire vehicles, were sent to the scene.

As the fire progressed, roads were closed, and locals were evacuated; around fifty people were sheltered in a cultural center. At least six victims were hurt in the incident, including a woman and men. 

Witnesses informed police that the fire may have originated when a power cable collapsed, sparking dry grass and quickly spreading across the adjacent woods, but officials have not confirmed the cause.

Victims, who suffered from burns and smoke inhalation, were transported to local medical facilities.

Authorities did not provide any further information at that time.