Wildfires raging in Andalusia, southern Spain, have killed at least 12 people, with dozens missing or injured, according to reports. About 1,400 residents have been evacuated as hundreds of firefighters aided by aircraft battle the blazes amid an extreme heat wave and strong winds.
The fires in Andalusia represent the deadliest wildfire event in Spain this year, with the death toll already exceeding the 11 reported in a previous blaze earlier this month. The blazes are being fueled by a prolonged heat wave that has gripped Western Europe. As The Zioneer reported, Spain's Carlos III Health Institute estimated 327 heat-related deaths in a heat wave in late June, and over 1,000 excess deaths were recorded in June overall. The current fires have forced the evacuation of 1,400 residents, with hundreds of firefighters and aircraft deployed. Casualty figures are expected to rise as rescue teams reach affected areas.
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