British couple returns home to fire-scarred Andalusian village

A British couple in Bedar, Andalusia, returned to their home after Spain’s wildfire in the Almería province killed at least 13 people and scorched about 7,000 hectares; winds up to 50 km/h fueled the blaze. About 1,500 residents were evacuated, with Emma and Simon Michell among those who could return as authorities said the fire had been contained. The couple saw some homes spared and criticized the lack of alert notifications, while officials defended not issuing a broader alert to avoid hampering evacuations. Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez planned to visit the affected area amid ongoing concerns about climate-driven wildfires.