Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12
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July 11, 2026 / 10:17 AM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google At least 12 people are dead as hundreds of firefighters backed by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft struggled Saturday to contain one of Spain's deadliest wildfires.
A combination of light winds and high humidity are helping crews, but the sheer size of the fire still poses challenges, Antonio Sanz, head of Andalusia's emergency services, said.
The fire has scorched some 25 square miles of forest and farmland, about the size of Manhattan.
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July 11, 2026 / 10:17 AM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google At least 12 people are dead as hundreds of firefighters backed by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft struggled Saturday to contain one of Spain's deadliest wildfires.
A combination of light winds and high humidity are helping crews, but the sheer size of the fire still poses challenges, Antonio Sanz, head of Andalusia's emergency services, said.
The fire has scorched some 25 square miles of forest and farmland, about the size of Manhattan.