Forest fires in Spain have claimed the lives of at least 12 people
In the province of Almería in southern Spain, a massive wildfire has claimed the lives of at least 12 people. Emergency services continue to battle the blaze in the Los Gallardos area, where the disaster has created a critical situation.
The death toll from the wildfire in Los Gallardos has risen to twelve after six more bodies were found. The fire is considered “the most destructive to date” in the region.
It is reported that firefighters are still trying to contain the blaze. A 150-person Military Emergency Response Unit has been deployed in the municipality, along with 16 fire crews, four fire trucks, and medical and command units.
"All units of the Forest Fire Emergency Action Plan (Plan Infoca), medical services, law enforcement agencies, firefighters, municipalities, and other administrative bodies are fighting with all their might, using all available means and resources to extinguish this fire and try to mitigate its severe consequences," said Antonio Sans, advisor to the Andalusian Cabinet of Ministers for Health and Emergency Situations.
There are also reports of several people injured in the fire. A woman was hospitalized with burns, and another person suffered smoke inhalation. Four people received medical attention at the scene due to breathing difficulties and minor burns.
Residents of areas adjacent to the fire were evacuated to safe locations.
This was reported by the EFE news agency.
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