Spain's Los Gallardos wildfire kills 13, burns 7,000 hectares
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A wildfire that erupted on July 9 in the Los Gallardos area of Almería province in southern Spain rapidly engulfed the village of Bédar, prompting the mayor to order the church bells to be rung as an emergency warning. Despite the alarm, the fire continued to spread, overwhelming local evacuation efforts.
The blaze ultimately claimed 13 lives and scorched approximately 7,000 hectares (about 17,300 acres) of terrain, making it the third‑deadliest wildfire in Spanish history. Authorities are assessing the damage and coordinating recovery operations, while the incident underscores the heightened risk of forest fires in the region during the hot summer months.
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