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The Civil Guard is investigating the fall of an electric cable as the trigger for the fire in Los Gallardos .
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The Civil Guard is investigating the fall of an electric cable as the trigger for the fire in Los Gallardos .

The Spanish National Police Force, La Guardia Civil, has confirmed they are investigating the fall of an electrical cable as the cause of the fire in Los Gallardos, Almería, which resulted in at least 12 deaths. The Andalusian government has also pointed to the electrical wiring as the trigger, initially classifying the incident as 'a ditch fire' according to the regional president's spokesperson, Antonio Sanz. Witnesses reported to emergency services that the falling power line ignited the vegetation in the area.

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The Civil Guard is investigating the fall of an electric cable as the trigger for the fire in Los Gallardos .

The Spanish National Police Force, La Guardia Civil, has confirmed they are investigating the fall of an electrical cable as the cause of the fire in Los Gallardos, Almería, which resulted in at least 12 deaths. The Andalusian government has also pointed to the electrical wiring as the trigger, initially classifying the incident as 'a ditch fire' according to the regional president's spokesperson, Antonio Sanz. Witnesses reported to emergency services that the falling power line ignited the vegetation in the area.

Bias read (Center): The article presents information from both the police force and the Andalusian government regarding the cause of the fire, without overtly favoring either side. It includes quotes from officials and reports from witnesses, maintaining a balanced approach by presenting multiple perspectives without a

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