British couple return to village at heart of deadly Spanish wildfire
Summary
A wildfire in Spain’s Almeria province killed at least 13 people, including five believed to be British. The fire burned about 7,000 hectares of land and forced around 1,500 people to evacuate, with some now allowed to return to see the damage.Key Facts
- The wildfire occurred in Almeria province, southeastern Spain.
- At least 13 people died, including several British citizens.
- A 93-year-old British woman died later in hospital from injuries.
- The fire burned approximately 7,000 hectares (17,300 acres) of land.
- Winds up to 50 km/h (31 mph) helped the fire spread quickly.
- About 1,500 people were evacuated; roughly 600 were allowed to return.
- Some homes, including that of a British couple Emma and Simon Mitchell, survived the fire.
- Authorities did not issue a widespread alert fearing it might cause confusion and complicate evacuations.
- Local officials visited residents to give instructions on sheltering or evacuating.
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