Spanish wildfire stabilized, evacuated residents allowed to return home

Emergency teams and firefighters have stabilized a wildfire in Spain's Almería province that claimed 12 lives. The blaze, which had forced the evacuation of over 1,400 people, has been contained, allowing residents to return to their homes progressively. Andalusian regional president Juanma Moreno confirmed the stabilization, praising the efforts of all involved teams who will remain on site for final control. The fire scorched 7,000 hectares and covered a 40-kilometer perimeter. Moreno also highlighted the Civil Guard's work in analyzing DNA to identify the 12 victims, noting that most deceased were foreigners, with British and Belgian nationals among the roughly twenty missing. The official number of missing remains eight, with authorities unable to determine the identity or nationality of the deceased. Authorities are investigating the fire's cause, though initial evidence suggests a fallen high-voltage cable may have ignited the blaze. The affected area in Almería is home to a significant foreign resident community. A team of about one hundred people continues to work in the area, searching for any further victims.

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It is the beginning of the end of this tragic fire.