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'The fire is like a monster.' How the deadly blaze in southern Spain's Bédar overwhelmed authorities and residents
On Thursday, 2026-07-09, flames engulfed the area around the Spanish mountain village of Bédar. Unlike many wildfires that mainly cause material damage, the blaze in the Andalusian town resulted in the deaths of fourteen people. NRC reconstructed the events of the deadly fire, highlighting how both authorities and residents were caught off guard by the rapid spread and intensity of the flames.
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