At least eleven people have died in a violent forest fire that spread rapidly in the province of Almería, Andalusia, in southern Spain. Authorities have mobilized significant resources to try to contain the flames, which continue to threaten several inhabited areas.
According to Antonio Sanz, head of emergency services for the Andalusian region, nearly 150 firefighters are battling the blaze. The fire broke out in a wooded area around the town of Los Gallardos before spreading rapidly towards the neighboring hamlet of Bedar.
Authorities have asked residents to remain indoors to avoid exposure to the flames and smoke. According to initial reports from emergency services, the victims died while attempting to flee the area by car.
The exceptional speed at which the fire spread has severely hampered rescue and evacuation operations. The teams mobilized are continuing their efforts to control the blaze and protect the most exposed areas.
The precise circumstances of the fire have not yet been established. Spanish authorities are continuing to assess the extent of the damage and are monitoring the fire's progress, which remains a threat to the population and homes in the region.
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