# Deadly wildfires in southern Spain kill at least 12

Wildfires raging across southern Spain have killed at least 12 people, with some bodies found in cars as flames swept through areas amid soaring temperatures. The blazes, fueled by a heatwave, forced evacuations and destroyed property. The tragedy underscores the increasing danger of wildfires linked to extreme heat in the region.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/10/bodies-found-in-cars-as-deadly-spain-wildfire-kills-at-least-12?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:07:49 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/10/wildfires-in-southern-spain-kill-at-least-12?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:43:19 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/10/wildfire-southern-spain-temperatures-almeria-los-gallardos-bedar) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:06:30 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8e2382jk7jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:08:26 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1wyv383j2xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:06:56 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8l87784ngo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:03:07 GMT