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Thirteen confirmed dead in Andalusia wildfires, including seven Britons

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Thirteen people have died as a result of a wildfire in Andalusia, Spain, with the majority being foreign nationals. Seven of the victims were British, along with three Belgians, one French, and one American national. A 93-year-old British woman succumbed to her injuries in the hospital, raising the death toll to thirteen. The fire is considered one of the deadliest in recent history for the region, impacting rural settlements in the southeastern province of Almeria. Spanish authorities have confirmed the identities of the victims following autopsies.

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The recent wildfires in Andalusia, Spain, have resulted in the tragic loss of 13 lives, with the death toll including predominantly foreign nationals. Following the completion of forensic examinations, Spanish authorities confirmed that among the victims were seven British citizens, three from Belgium, one from France, and one from the United States, while one victim was a Spanish national.

The fires, described as among the deadliest in Spain's recent history, wreaked havoc in the southeastern province of Almeria, affecting rural communities. Notably, the latest victim was a 93-year-old British woman who succumbed to injuries sustained during the incident. She was hospitalized following the fire that broke out on the evening of July 13, 2026, escalating the casualty count to 13 and highlighting the severity of the situation.

In response to the crisis, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited the affected areas, emphasizing the government's commitment to disaster response and recovery. The fire has prompted widespread concern regarding safety measures for both residents and tourists in the region.

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