Twelve of the 13 victims of a deadly wildfire that swept through Andalusia in southern Spain were foreign nationals, authorities said after completing post-mortem examinations. Seven were from the United Kingdom, three from Belgium, and one each from France and the United States. The last victim was a Spanish citizen. The victims included eight women and five men, all adults. The fire, caused by an electrical cable falling on a road, devastated some 7,000 hectares of land and has since been brought under control.
FAQs
- **Where did the wildfire occur?** The wildfire broke out in the picturesque southeastern province of Almeria, near the Mediterranean coast.
- **What caused the wildfire?** The fire was caused by an electrical cable falling on a road.
- **How many hectares of land were affected?** The wildfire devastated approximately 7,000 hectares of land.
- **When was the fire brought under control?** The fire was brought under control, and residents were able to return to their homes by Sunday.
