Breaking: Four Britons Feared Among 12 Dead in Devastating Almería Wildfire

Four Britons are feared to be among 12 people killed in the devastating Los Gallardos wildfire in Almería.

Authorities say at least nineteen people remain missing as firefighters and emergency teams continue search and recovery operations in what regional officials have described as the worst wildfire disaster in Andalusia’s history.

Regional officials say at least nineteen people remain unaccounted for as firefighters and search teams continue operations in the affected area.

The blaze spread rapidly through the region amid extreme temperatures, strong winds and exceptionally dry vegetation, forcing the evacuation of around one thousand residents and the closure of several roads.

More than one hundred and fifty firefighters, supported by the Military Emergencies Unit and aerial resources, remain deployed.

Andalusian President Juanma Moreno has described the situation as horrific, while emergency services continue efforts to locate the missing and bring the fire under control.

The cause of the wildfire remains under investigation.

Image: Infoca Plan – Andalusian Regional Government