Los Gallardos
- Jul 28
Spain declares 211 areas emergency zones after wildfires burn 170,000 hectares and kill 13
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved emergency declarations for 211 areas in 14 autonomous communities on Tuesday, covering catastrophic events from 31 March to 27 July 2026, with over 170,000 hectares burned and 13 people dead in the Los Gallardos fire in Almería.
- Jul 10
At least 12 killed as wildfire traps residents fleeing by car in southern Spain
A wildfire that erupted near Los Gallardos in Almería province on Thursday afternoon killed at least 12 people and left 23 missing after residents ignored instructions to stay indoors and drove into flames, officials said Friday.
- Jul 10
Andalusia wildfire kills 12, victims found trapped in cars after power line sparks blaze
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain's Andalusia region has killed at least 12 people and left 19 missing, with many victims found in vehicles after trying to flee. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the fire as a 'shock' and deployed military assets as over 1,000 residents were evacuated.
