Foreign nationals caught in deadly Spain wildfire

A catastrophic, fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain's Andalusia region has killed at least 12 people and left 23 others missing, with officials confirming that the vast majority of victims are foreign nationals. The blaze broke out on Thursday, July 9, 2026, amid a blistering 40°C (104°F) heatwave, ripping violently through the Los Gallardos area of Almería province—a region highly populated by European expatriates, retirees, and holidaymakers. Emergency officials have called it the most devastating and unprecedented fire in the modern history of Andalusia.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!