British couple rescued with severe burns in Spain wildfires

Rescue teams in Spain’s Almería province discovered two unidentified individuals semi‑conscious after they were trapped by rapidly spreading wildfires that have engulfed large swaths of the region. Emergency responders reported that both victims sustained burns covering approximately 40 percent of their bodies and were quickly transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment.

Authorities said the blazes, driven by strong winds and high temperatures, have forced the evacuation of several villages and prompted the deployment of aerial water drops and ground crews to contain the flames. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by firefighters as they work to protect residents and prevent further casualties in the province’s worst fire season in recent years.