Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires
Spanish authorities confirmed that 13 people died in recent wildfires, with 12 of the victims being foreign nationals. Among the deceased were seven British citizens, including a couple, Pete and Fran Gillam, who resided in the heavily impacted village of Bédar. Their daughter confirmed their deaths.
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At least 12 people have died in a wildfire in Los Gallardos, Almería.
Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent, with temperatures increasing twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s.
Witnesses described the wildfire as 'unbelievably quick' and 'really frightening'.
Peter Rowlinson stated the smoke was 'horrendous' and they had to evacuate their home.
Researchers state that extreme weather events like this wildfire are a 'new reality' and a consequence of climate change.
The fires devastated about 7,000 hectares (more than 17,000 acres) of land.
Twelve people were reported killed in a wildfire in Almeria, southern Spain.
The fire injured at least six people, including a woman with burns and another with smoke inhalation.
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