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Spain earthquakes mapped: More than 600 evacuated after tourist hotspot rocked by quake

A total of 493 earthquakes have been logged in the region since Saturday

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Magnitude-5 earthquake strikes near Spain’s Granada, damages homes and cars

An early Saturday morning saw a magnitude-5 earthquake rattling near Granada, Spain. In the metropolitan region of Alhendín, homes and vehicles faced damage due to the tremors. Emergency teams worked tirelessly to rescue individuals trapped in compromised structures. Fortunately, authorities report no structural harm to the iconic Alhambra palace. Interestingly,…

The Times of India · Aug 15

Earthquake rocks Spanish tourist jewel Granada

MADRID - The cherished tourist city of Granada was in shock on Saturday after a rare 5.0-magnitude earthquake woke residents in the middle of the night and damaged buildings.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

Firefighters gain upper hand on 'horrific' Spain wildfires that killed at least 12

Firefighters gained the upper hand on wildfires in Spain on Saturday, aided by better weather conditions. Around 500 firefighters are battling the blaze that erupted Thursday in the southern region of Andalusia. At least 12 people have died since the fire started, according to officials, and another seven are officially…

France 24 · Jul 11

British expats feared dead during Spanish wildfires as residents flee popular tourist spot

One British man said he barely escaped the neighbourhood by using back roads to get out

The Independent UK · Jul 11

Fast-spreading wildfire kills at least 12 in southern Spain

Twenty-three people missing and four Britons thought to be among those who died trying to flee Almería blaze

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

Majority of 12 victims of Spain wildfires believed to be foreigners, officials say

Around 500 firefighters, backed by Spain's Military Emergency Unit, battled to contain the flames and search for victims. Around 800 people were evacuated, including nearly 200 to temporary shelters.

Euronews · Jul 10

Eleven dead as wildfire roars through southern Spain

BEDAR, Spain - Eleven people were killed including four suspected to be British, and 19 were missing after a wildfire tore through a rugged area of southern Spain, authorities said on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10

Spain wildfire horror: Four Britons thought to be among 11 dead in blaze in Andalusia

The bodies of four people were found in a burnt-out car which had its steering wheel on fire

Evening Standard · Jul 10

Spain wildfire victims appeared to abandon evacuation route

The victims were looking for "an exit that was not the designated one" and ended up crossing a dry riverbed where the rapidly advancing flames caught up with them, authorities said.

Euronews · Jul 10