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The day was split between a deadly wildfire and a World Cup quarterfinal. From early morning, headlines tracked the Los Gallardos fire in Almería, with the death toll fluctuating between 11 and 12 and up to 23 missing. Editors emphasized victims trapped in cars while fleeing via alternative routes. By afternoon, the fire was declared the third deadliest in Spanish history. In the evening, attention shifted to Spain's match against Belgium. After a 1-1 deadlock, Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute, securing a 2-1 victory and Spain's first semifinal appearance in 16 years. Post-match coverage celebrated Merino as the hero, with the wildfire story receding to secondary status.