Family 'heartbroken' over parents' wildfire deaths
Summary
A British couple, Pete and Fran Gillam, died in wildfires in southern Spain. Their family confirmed their deaths after being unable to contact them following evacuation orders in the village of Bédar, which was heavily affected by the fires.Key Facts
- Pete and Fran Gillam lived in Bédar, Spain, where wildfires broke out.
- The couple’s daughter announced their deaths on Facebook after police confirmation.
- The family had been trying to find them since the fire started on Thursday.
- The British Foreign Office is supporting affected British nationals and working with Spanish authorities.
- At least 13 people died in the wildfires in Almeria province, including five believed to be British.
- The fire burned about 7,000 hectares (17,300 acres) before being contained.
- Spain has experienced severe heatwaves recently, with temperatures often over 40°C (104°F).
- Over 1,000 people were evacuated from nearby communities due to the wildfire.
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