The Straits Times
AsiaPac · 1 hrs ago
Deadly Spain wildfire shows signs of easing: Official
LOS GALLARDOS - A wildfire that has killed at least 12 people in southern Spain showed signs of easing on July 11, allowing firefighters to directly attack the flames for the first time, officials said.The fire has burned around 6,600ha since erupting on July 9 in the southeastern Los Gallardos area of Andalusia, mobilising hundreds of firefighters and soldiers, backed by aircraft.Nearly 1,500 people have been evacuated from the affected area as a result of one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires in recent years.Antonio Sanz, the Andalusian regional government’s emergency chief, said weather conditions had improved with higher air humidity levels and nearly no wind.“The overnight evolution has been favourable and the weather conditions allow us to face the day with better prospects than yesterd
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