At least 12 people have been killed and about 23 are missing after a major Spain wildfire, authorities said. At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims while crews work to contain the blaze and account for the missing.
Emergency services are on site, evacuating communities and establishing containment lines as they try to limit further spread.
What we know so far
The confirmed death toll stands at at least 12, with roughly 23 people reported missing. Officials have said at least four Britons are believed to be among the dead, but nationalities remain subject to confirmation. Figures are provisional and may change as searches continue.
Spain wildfire
The Spain wildfire has triggered a major emergency response. Crews are prioritising containment, evacuations and search operations in the hardest-hit zones.
Where the blaze is and how it spread
Authorities have concentrated resources in the most affected areas and ordered evacuations where communities were threatened. Crews are working to build containment lines and protect populated zones.
Officials say the fire spread rapidly, complicating evacuations and hampering early access for search teams. Weather and terrain have been cited as factors making firefighting work more difficult.
Smoke and affected areas as crews work.
Casualties, missing people and international victims
Confirmed deaths are at least 12. Around 23 people remain listed as missing while search teams work through damaged and inaccessible areas. Authorities have warned these numbers are provisional.
Officials have said at least four Britons are believed to be among the victims; consular services are involved as families are notified and identifications proceed.
Spanish authorities and containment efforts
Spanish authorities have mobilised local emergency services, firefighting crews and aerial assets where conditions permit. Evacuations, temporary shelters and medical support have been activated to assist displaced residents and the injured.
Teams are focused on containment lines to slow the fire’s advance and on search-and-rescue operations in damaged areas once it is safe to enter.
Firefighters at the scene of the blaze.
What comes next and why figures may change
All casualty and missing-person figures are provisional. Numbers may rise as access improves to cut-off areas and as identification and notification procedures are completed.
An investigation into the cause of the blaze is expected once immediate rescue and containment priorities allow. Officials have urged caution while searches and forensic work continue.
Updated: 11 July 2026. Figures are provisional and subject to confirmation by Spanish authorities.
Source: BBC News – World
