13 Jul, 13:42··

Seven Foreign Nationals Died in Spain Wildfires

RTBF

Twelve people died in wildfires in southern Spain. Seven were British citizens, and three were Belgian. Authorities have identified all the victims.

The wildfires in the Almería province of Spain caused widespread damage. Thirteen people died, including citizens from Britain, Belgium, France, and the United States. Spanish authorities identified the victims after completing autopsies. The fires led to evacuations and prompted emergency responses. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the blazes.

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Highlights

Six Belgians Identified as Victims

One Belgian national has been officially identified as a victim of the Los Gallardos fire.

Seven Britons Died in Fires

Seven British citizens died in the wildfires in southern Spain.

Twelve Foreign Nationals Killed

Twelve foreign nationals died in the devastating wildfires.

Three Belgians Identified as Dead

Three Belgian citizens have been officially identified as victims.

Authorities Investigating Fire Causes

Spanish authorities are investigating the causes of the wildfires and assessing the damage.

Perspectives

Sources agree
  • Six Belgian nationals were among the first victims identified.
  • Twelve foreign nationals died in the Spanish wildfires.
  • The wildfires caused widespread damage and evacuations.
  • Authorities are investigating the cause of the fires.
Sources disagree
Cause of the fires

Spanish authorities are investigating the cause of the blazes.

RTBF, De Volkskrant, RFI, New

Authorities are assessing the full extent of the damage.

The Guardian Europe, RTBF, RFI, New

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