Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires
Spanish authorities have confirmed that seven British nationals were among the 13 victims of a deadly wildfire in the Almería province. The fire, which burned 7,000 hectares, is considered one of the most severe in recent Spanish history.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the increasing danger of extreme weather events in Europe and the human cost of frequent, severe heatwaves.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, The aftermath of wildfires in the Almería province, in Bedar.
Seven Britons were among those killed in the deadly wildfires in southern Spain, authorities have confirmed.
Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday after completing post-mortem examinations.
The wildfires, which tore through Spain's Almería province on Thursday, have become one of the country's deadliest.
A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office previously said it was "supporting British nationals affected and their families and remain in close contact with the Spanish authorities".
Figure caption, ‘This landscape is completely charred’: Inside the town at the centre of Spanish wildfires
In a statement, officials said seven of the victims were from the United Kingdom, three from Belgium, one from France and another from the United States. The last victim was a Spanish citizen.
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