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Andalusian Wildfire Kills 12, Evacuations End, PM Visits

7/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Calmer winds and higher humidity on July 11 let firefighters directly attack the blaze.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed sadness on X and pledged to visit Andalusian communities.
The wildfire ignited on July 9 after a power line broke and has killed 12 people.
Around 1,500 residents were evacuated while 500 firefighters, aided by aircraft, battled the fire.
Andalusian President Juan Manuel Moreno said the fire is contained and evacuation is ending.

History

Historical Context

On November 8 2018 a PG&E transmission line failed near Paradise, sparking the Camp Fire that killed 85 people and razed more than 18,000 structures, causing $16.5 billion in damage. Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency and allocated funds, while the disaster prompted California’s 2018 CPUC resolution to expand Public Safety Power Shutoffs, a policy later used to curb wildfire risk.

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Story summary

Calmer winds and higher humidity on July 11 let firefighters directly attack the blaze.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed sadness on X and pledged to visit Andalusian communities.
The wildfire ignited on July 9 after a power line broke and has killed 12 people.
Around 1,500 residents were evacuated while 500 firefighters, aided by aircraft, battled the fire.
Andalusian President Juan Manuel Moreno said the fire is contained and evacuation is ending.

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