British couple confirmed to have been killed by deadly wildfires in Spain
Summary
A British couple, Pete and Fran Gillam, have been confirmed dead in wildfires that struck southern Spain, killing 13 people. Authorities are using DNA to identify victims because many bodies are badly burned, and the fires were worsened by a severe heatwave.Key Facts
- The wildfires happened in the village of Bédar, Spain, which has many British residents.
- Pete and Fran Gillam were confirmed as victims by their daughter after police notification.
- DNA testing is required to identify many victims due to the severe burning.
- Other identified victims include a Spanish man and his British wife, plus citizens from the US, France, and Belgium.
- The fires moved so fast that some people died trapped in their cars trying to escape.
- A 93-year-old British woman injured in the fires later died in hospital.
- The fires were fueled by dry weather and a record heatwave, which experts say is made worse by climate change.
- Spanish authorities are still determining the full number of missing people and victims.
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