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Firefighter Dies and More Than 1,000 Evacuated as Wildfire Rages in Spain

Firefighting teams and planes were battling a blaze in the Sierra Bermeja mountain range in Malaga province, which started late on Wednesday.

Hundreds of people have been evacuated in southern Spain due to a raging wildfire, regional authorities said. 

Firefighting teams and planes were battling a blaze in the Sierra Bermeja mountain range in Malaga province, which started late on Wednesday.

Authorities have confirmed that a 44-year-old firefighter perished on Thursday while trying to extinguish the fire. At least 1,000 people were evacuated near the resort town of Estepona, while road traffic has also been disrupted.

Read the full story at euronews

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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