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Horror as British pensioner, 93, dies in Spain wildfires

Daily Express

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July 13, 2026

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Horror as British pensioner, 93, dies in Spain wildfires

The death toll of the wildfires has risen to 13, making it one of the deadliest wildfires in Spanish history.

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JOE.co.uk

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· Jul 10, 2026

Four Britons believed to be among 11 dead after wildfire in Spain

Another 19 people remain unaccounted for Four Britons are believed to be among 11 people dead in Spain’s worst wildfire for over two decades. Around 150 firefighters are battling to put out a severe wildfire which has left almost a dozen people dead and another 19 unaccounted for. Four of the people are believed to []

The Olive Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Brits believed to be among victims of ‘worst-ever Andalucia fire’, authorities say, as 23 reported missing

FOUR Brits are believed to be among the 11 victims of a devastating Andalucia fire – the deadliest in the region since records began. Emergency services told The Olive Press

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 10, 2026

At least 11 dead and 19 missing in wildfire in southern Spain

At least 11 people have died, and 19 others are missing in a wildfire in southern Spain, Andalusia’s regional leader Juanma Moreno has said. Another local official said early indications suggested four of the victims are British. Hundreds of people are trying to contain the fire, which Moreno said appeared to have been caused by []

BOL News

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· Jul 10, 2026

12 dead, 19 missing in southern Spain wildfire

MADRID: At least 12 people have died and 19 others are missing after a wildfire swept through a wooded area in southern Spain, regional authorities said Thursday, with early indications suggesting that several of the victims were British nationals. The blaze broke out near the town of Los Gallardos in the province of Almería and ... Read more The post 12 dead, 19 missing in southern Spain wildfire appeared first on BOL News.

Investing.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Spanish wildfires claim 13th victim as British woman, 93, dies of injuries

Spanish wildfires claim 13th victim as British woman, 93, dies of injuries

Daily Express

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· Jul 10, 2026

At least 11 including 4 'Brits' die in wildfire ravaging Spain as bodies found in cars

Some of the victims were found inside vehicles.

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 12, 2026

British man dies in Spain wildfires while on the phone to his wife after trying to rescue pets

At least 12 people have died and 23 are missing after horror wildfires in Spain swept through the south-east of the country last week, with at least four victims believed to be British

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

Wildfires in southern Spain leave 12 dead

Madrid, July 10 (SANA) Twelve people have died in wildfires that broke out in Almería Province in Spain’s southern Andalusia region, as around 150 firefighters continue efforts to contain the blaze. The Andalusian emergency agency said, according to Reuters, that the fire was among the most destructive the region has experienced. Andalusia’s Minister of the []

BBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

At least 12 dead and 23 missing in wildfire in southern Spain

A local official said four of the victims may be British after a fire broke out near Los Gallardos, Almería.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 13, 2026

Wildfire Brits' doomed escape convoy: Haunting image shows how fleeing victims of Spanish inferno hit a dead end, with one attempting to turn back before inferno swept over them

Wildfire Brits' doomed escape convoy: Haunting image shows how fleeing victims of Spanish inferno hit a dead end, with one attempting to turn back before inferno swept over them

Sky News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Firefighter, 22, dies in French wildfire as European temperatures soar again

Firefighter, 22, dies in French wildfire as European temperatures soar again

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fires ravage France, Spain, Portugal forests as Europe’s temperatures rise again

Hundreds of firefighters battled forest infernos in France, Spain and Portugal on Sunday as temperatures rose again in heatwave-scarred Europe. The latest wildfires have already devastated more than 17,000 hectares (42,000 acres) of land – twice the size of Manhattan – across the three countries where temperatures in some places were predicted to touch 40°C on Sunday. Authorities registered thousands of excess deaths during one of Europe’s worst heatwaves in June, and with more extreme weather...

The West Australian

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· Jul 8, 2026

Firefighter dies while battling blaze in French Alps

Wildfires have raged ‌for days across southern Europe, with the blazes claiming the life of a firefighter in France's Savoie region.

Madrid Metropolitan

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· Jul 13, 2026

Andalucian Wildfire Deadliest In A Century Claims 12 Lives

This is the moment firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire tearing across the countryside in a blaze that killed at least The post Andalucian Wildfire Deadliest In A Century Claims 12 Lives appeared first on Madrid Metropolitan.

BNO News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Death toll from wildfire in southern Spain rises to 13

The death toll from a fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain has risen to 13 after a 93-year-old British woman died from her injuries, according to regional officials. At least 23 other people have been reported missing. The woman was injured in the Los Gallardos wildfire in Almería province and admitted to a local hospital. She [] The post Death toll from wildfire in southern Spain rises to 13 appeared first on BNO News.

The Independent

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· Jul 10, 2026

Wildfires across Europe have killed hundreds over the last decade. It’s only getting worse

More deaths are coming from wildfires

The Standard

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· Jul 10, 2026

Four Britons feared dead in Spanish wildfire

They were found inside a burnt-out car which was right-hand drive.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 11, 2026

Wildfire devastates expat community in Spain, killing at least 12

Wildfire devastates expat community in Spain, killing at least 12

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

Twelve Killed as Wildfire Tears Through Almería in Spain’s Deadliest Andalusia Blaze

A wildfire swept through Almería's Los Gallardos on Thursday, killing at least twelve people including four suspected British nationals found trapped in vehicles — Andalusia's deadliest blaze on record. Nineteen remain missing as firefighters and military emergency units battle the still-uncontained fire in extreme heat.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Smoke From Wildfires Rising in Almería, Spain

Video shows smoke from wildfires rising in Spain’s Almería province as firefighters battled to bring one of the country’s deadliest blazes on record under control. At least 11 people have died attempting to flee the wildfire, and 19 are missing, according to regional authorities.

Metro

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· Jul 13, 2026

British woman becomes 13th to die in Spain’s wildfires

A British couple were found badly burned but alive in a ravine.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 5, 2026

Hundreds of firefighters battling wildfires in Portugal, Greece and Spain

Hundreds of firefighters battling wildfires in Portugal, Greece and Spain

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 11, 2026

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12

Firefighters in Spain are battling one of the country's deadliest wildfires, which has killed at least 12 people.

ABC News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12

Firefighters in Spain are battling one of the country's deadliest wildfires, which has killed at least 12 people

Associated Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

At least 11 people killed in wildfire in Spain amid soaring temperatures

A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country's deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country, authorities said early Friday. Several victims of the fire in Los Gallardos were found inside burnt-out vehicles, local media reported. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 10, 2026

One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missing

MADRID (AP) — One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires on record killed 12 people overnight into Friday, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country. Several victims of the fire in the southern province of Almeria, a popular holiday destination, were found inside burnt-out vehicles and were thought to have died while trying to []

CNN

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· Jul 6, 2026

Wildfires rage across Europe

Firefighters battled wildfires over the weekend across Europe as the continent continues to experience rising temperatures and increasingly severe wildfires. #CNN #news

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 6, 2026

Chaos for Irish tourists as wildfires rip through Spain, France and Greece

Wildfires are raging across southern Europe, with thousands of people evacuated and emergency services tackling fast-spreading flames across popular holiday destinations in Spain, Greece, France and Portugal

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 5, 2026

Wildfires sweep south Europe as heatwave fuels evacuations

BARCELONA: Hundreds of firefighters across southern Europe on Sunday battled wildfires that sent residents fleeing their homes in the middle of the night and threatened to disrupt...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 12, 2026

12 rentung terperangkap dalam kebakaran hutan 

MADRID: Beberapa mangsa kebakaran hutan terburuk di selatan Sepanyol maut dalam kenderaan mereka selepas laluan alternatif yang digunakan untuk melarikan diri bertukar menjadi ‘perangkap maut’ apabila api merebak dengan pantas. Kebakaran yang bermula pada Khamis di kawasan berbukit dengan gaung curam itu memusnahkan hutan serta semak samun di sekitar Los Gallardos, Andalusia. Pasukan bomba berusaha ... Read more The post 12 rentung terperangkap dalam kebakaran hutan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Euro Weekly News

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· Jul 13, 2026

One more life lost: 93-year-old British woman dies after Spain wildfire

A deadly wildfire that tore through the hills of Almería has become one of Spain’s worst fire disasters in recent []

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 11, 2026

11 die, 19 missing in Spain wildfire

Madrid, July 11: A wildfire in southern Spain killed at least 11 people overnight into Friday morning, making it one of...

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