Los Gallardos Fire Claims 12 Lives, Weather Truce Aids Containment

The forest fire that ignited on July 9 in Los Gallardos, Almería, quickly spread under strong winds, engulfing more than 6,600 hectares. Authorities report 12 deaths, 18 injuries and 23 people still missing as the blaze ravages the region.

INFOCA and the Military Emergency Unit focus on the northern‑northwest front, while the southern zone near the A‑7 highway has steadied. A weather‑induced truce has slowed the fire’s advance, allowing over 600 displaced families to return to their homes, though some remain in temporary shelters.