British Nationals Among Wildfire Victims in Spain | Sheffield News

Seven British nationals, including a 93-year-old woman, have died in devastating wildfires in southern Spain, part of a grim toll of 13 fatalities across multiple countries. Four more Britons were found dead in a burned car, while two hikers were rescued alive but with severe 40% burns — a miracle attributed to Spanish Guardia Civil officers’ persistence. Amid record-breaking heatwaves pushing temperatures over 40°C and over 1,000 excess deaths in June alone, the UK Foreign Office is offering support to grieving families and coordinating with Spanish authorities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74b87e78a407b487