Wildfire in Andalusia Kills At Least 11, Prompting Major Containment Effort

A wildfire swept through Andalusia in southern Spain this week. Authorities confirmed at least 11 fatalities from the blaze. A major containment operation was launched to control the fire. Heat waves across Europe this summer have heightened fire risk. Forecasters warn that extreme temperatures will persist. Local residents were evacuated from affected neighborhoods. Firefighting teams deployed aircraft and ground crews. Investigators are probing the cause of the fire.