Spain Almeria wildfire kills 13

A wildfire in Los Gallardos, Spain — Almería province, southern Spain, broke out on July 10, 2026, and rapidly spread due to high winds and extreme heat, killing 13 people and injuring several others. The fire burned approximately 7,000 hectares, destroyed property, and forced the evacuation of over 1,600 residents. Victims included British, Belgian, French, and Spanish nationals. The blaze was stabilized by July 13, and evacuees were allowed to return. The cause is suspected to be a fallen power line, but electricity companies Endesa and Red Eléctrica de España dispute this. The event is among Spain's deadliest wildfires, with officials attributing its severity to climate change.