Seven Britons among 12 foreign nationals killed in Spain’s deadly wildfires
Summary
Wildfires in southern Spain’s Andalusia region have killed 13 people, including 12 foreign nationals. Seven of the victims were British, and the fire burned a large area before being controlled, allowing residents to return home.Key Facts
- Thirteen people died in the wildfires, 12 of whom were foreign nationals.
- Among the foreign victims, seven were from the UK, three from Belgium, one from France, and one from the US.
- The last victim was a Spanish citizen, making a total of eight women and five men, all adults.
- The fire began last Thursday in Almería province near the Mediterranean coast.
- High winds and extreme heat helped spread the flames through dry forests and scrubland.
- Some people died trapped in their cars while trying to escape.
- The fire destroyed about 7,000 hectares (over 17,000 acres) of land.
- The blaze started after an electrical cable fell onto a road.
- Spain has seen more frequent and longer heatwaves recently, causing more wildfires.
- In 2025, Spain experienced its worst fire season in recent history, with over 393,000 hectares burned.
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