Spain Wildfire Stops Spreading After Killing 12

Firefighters have finally gained the upper hand against a devastating wildfire in southern Spain, which had claimed at least 12 lives and ravaged 7,000 hectares of land. The blaze, which raged for days, has stopped spreading, aided by significantly weaker winds and higher humidity.

Around 500 firefighters, soldiers, and emergency personnel remain on the ground, working to bring the fire completely under control. The regional government in Andalusia confirmed the situation has stabilized. While the worst appears to be over, the search for potential additional victims continues in the scorched areas.

Many of the 600 residents initially evacuated have been allowed to return to their homes. Another 1,000 people who fled their houses when the fire erupted are still staying with relatives or in hotels but are expected to be able to go home soon.

Authorities suspect a faulty power line may have caused the fire. The intense blaze trapped eight people who were injured while attempting to flee in vehicles or on foot.