Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires

Twelve of the 13 victims of Spain's deadly wildfires were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday, with seven Britons among those killed.

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Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires

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Two more British nationals are confirmed dead after wildfires in southern Spain.

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BBC Published 15 July 2026

Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires

Sky Published 15 July 2026

Seven Britons dead after wildfires in Spain

Two more British nationals are confirmed dead after wildfires in southern Spain.

Guardian Published 14 July 2026

Seven Britons among 12 foreign nationals killed in Spain’s deadly wildfires

Fire broke out last Thursday in the southeastern province of Almería, which is home to many foreign residents Seven Britons are among 12 foreign nationals killed in wildfires in southern Spain, authorities said. Officials said 12 of the 13 victims were foreign nationals after completing postmortem examinations after the fires that swept through Andalusia. Continue reading...

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