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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 11.07.2026.

It displays 100 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

11.07.2026The Day the Los Gallardos Fire Stabilized

The Los Gallardos wildfire dominated editorial priorities throughout July 11, with the death toll holding at 12 and 23 missing. Morning headlines focused on the lethal conditions—wind, isolated homes, and lack of personnel—that created a 'fire trap.' By midday, improved weather allowed firefighters to shift from defense to direct attack, and outlets reported the fire had not advanced beyond 6,600 hectares. Afternoon coverage emphasized the stabilization, with the government downplaying the ES-Alert controversy and the Junta defending its decision. By evening, over 600 evacuees were authorized to return, and headlines declared the fire contained. Spain's World Cup semifinal qualification via Mikel Merino's late goal, which had led the previous night, was relegated to secondary status, appearing only sporadically in RTVE updates.

00:03
20 Minutos

Mikel Merino y a semifinales del Mundial: otro gol 'in extremis' acaba con Bélgica en una noche para la historia

00:03
00:59
03:47

03:47Merino's Late Strike Propels Spain to Semifinals

The newspapers overwhelmingly celebrate Spain's World Cup semifinal qualification after Mikel Merino's late goal against Belgium, with outlets like 20minutos, RTVE, El Español, El País, El Mundo, El Confidencial, La Razón, Libertad Digital, El Periódico, and La Vanguardia all leading with the victory. The Almería wildfire, with 12 dead and 23 missing, remains covered but is secondary.
06:03
07:44
07:53
20 Minutos

El cóctel letal que ha desatado el incendio de Los Gallardos: "El campo es un polvorín"

07:53
08:17
08:39

08:39The Gallardos Fire Trap

The newspapers focus on the Los Gallardos wildfire, now with 12 dead and 23 missing, as the dominant story. Outlets like 20minutos, El País, El Confidencial, infoLibre, El Plural, and El Mundo detail the lethal cocktail of wind, isolated homes, and lack of personnel. Spain's World Cup semifinal qualification via Mikel Merino's goal is covered by La Vanguardia, El Español, La Razón, and El Periódico, but is secondary.
09:41
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11:05
20 Minutos

El fuego arrasa 6.600 hectáreas en Los Gallardos: "Es el primer día en el que vamos a poder trabajar en el ataque al incendio"

11:05
11:42

11:42The Gallardos Fire Trap

The newspapers focus on the Almería wildfire, now with 12 dead and 23 missing, as the dominant story. Outlets like 20minutos, El País, El Español, La Vanguardia, and La Razón detail the fire's evolution, with 6,600 hectares burned and a 'window of opportunity' due to weather. Spain's World Cup semifinal qualification via Mikel Merino's goal is covered by RTVE but is secondary.
12:14
12:27
20 Minutos

El fuego arrasa 6.600 hectáreas en Los Gallardos y Bolaños visita la zona: "Tenemos una ventana de oportunidad hasta las 16.00"

12:27
12:49
14:04
14:17
20 Minutos

El fuego arrasa 6.600 hectáreas en Los Gallardos: "Tenemos una oportunidad hasta las 16.00 h"

14:17
15:27
20 Minutos

Horas clave en Almería: ataque directo al fuego, 6.600 hectáreas arrasadas y dos detenidos

15:27
15:28

15:28The Gallardos Fire Turns to Attack

The newspapers focus on the Almería wildfire, now with 12 dead and 23 missing, as the dominant story. Outlets like 20minutos, El País, La Vanguardia, El Plural, and La Razón detail the fire's evolution, with 6,600 hectares burned and a shift to direct attack due to improved weather. The controversy over the non-use of ES-Alert is covered by eldiario.es. El Salto and El Periódico provide broader climate context.
15:34
20 Minutos

Horas clave en Almería: ataque frontal al fuego, 6.600 hectáreas arrasadas y dos detenidos

15:34
17:41

17:41Firefighters Turn the Tide on Los Gallardos

The newspapers report that firefighters have shifted to direct attack on the Los Gallardos wildfire, which has burned 6,600 hectares, with 1,400 evacuated and 12 dead. The controversy over the non-use of ES-Alert continues, with the government downplaying it and the Junta defending the decision. A separate story covers Shenzhen's transformation from fishing village to tech hub.
20:17
20:18

20:18Firefighters Seize the Window

The Los Gallardos wildfire remains the dominant story, with 12 dead and 23 missing. New headlines from RTVE, El Mundo, El Confidencial, and La Vanguardia report that the fire has not advanced beyond 6,600 hectares and that improved weather offers a favorable outlook. El Plural covers Sumar's internal election of new coordinators. Other outlets like La Razón and Público focus on the fire's rapid spread and ongoing attack.
20:23
20:53
20 Minutos

Horas clave en Almería: ataque frontal al fuego, que ya no avanza tras arrasar 6.600 hectáreas y provocar una tragedia

20:53
21:44
22:19

22:19Fire's Breath Holds, Evacuees Return

The Los Gallardos wildfire is stabilizing, with 12 dead and 23 missing. Multiple outlets (20minutos, RTVE, El Español, El Mundo, El Confidencial, eldiario.es, La Vanguardia, La Razón) report the fire has not advanced beyond 6,600 hectares, and over 600 evacuees are allowed to return. A separate story by Público covers PP and Vox's migrant registry verification plan.
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