Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to walk to safety
A survivor's account and a rising death toll emerge from an extremely fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain.
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The brief
A deadly wildfire in southern Spain has left at least 11 people dead and 19 missing. One British national survived by remaining in a car while his wife and friends died attempting to walk to safety.
Coverage from Reuters and Sky News notes that Spanish authorities have identified nine victims, including a fifth British national. People.com highlights that the fire moved extremely fast amid extreme heat.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is urging for better prevention measures following the disaster. Future developments center on the search for the 19 missing individuals.
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Quick answers
How many people have died in the wildfire?
At least 11 people have died.
How many people are currently missing?
19 people are reported missing.
What is the status of the victims' identification?
Spain has identified nine victims, and Sky News reports a fifth British national has been identified.
Coverage (5)
- Spain identifies nine victims of deadly wildfire Reuters · 17h ago
- Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez urges better prevention after deadly wildfire in south Yahoo · 17h ago
- Fifth British national identified as victim of wildfire in Spain Sky News · 17h ago
- At Least 11 Dead and 19 Missing in ‘Extremely Fast-Moving’ Wildfire amid Extreme Heat People.com · 17h ago
- Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to walk to safety BBC · 17h ago
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