In brief
The Almería province was engulfed by deadly wildfires, taking the lives of 13 individuals, including seven British nationals. Authorities confirmed the victims were eight women and five men, all adults, with nationalities spanning the UK, Belgium, France, the United States, and Spain. The British victims included the tragically lost couple Pete and Fran Gillam, whose daughter expressed deep sorrow. Survivor Malcolm Timbrell described how he escaped in a car with a cat inside, as other vehicles burned around him. The blaze consumed about 7,000 hectares (17,300 acres) and prompted the evacuation of around 1,500 residents, while Spain continues to face extreme heatwaves with temperatures often exceeding 40°C.
Authorities confirmed that the victims were eight women and five men, all adults, with nationalities from the UK, Belgium, France, the United States, and Spain.
The British victims included couple Pete and Fran Gillam; their daughter expressed profound grief over the loss.
Survivor Malcolm Timbrell recounted how he survived by staying inside a car that was otherwise consumed by the flames, describing a moment when four of the six cars in his group burned instantly and only the last one held up enough to keep him safe.
The blaze covered around 7,000 hectares (17,300 acres) and forced the evacuation of about 1,500 residents.
Spain continues to experience frequent heatwaves, with temperatures often exceeding 40°C, underlining the growing risk of such disasters.
