At least 13 people, five of them believed to be British, died in a wildfire in Spain's Almeria province, the BBC reports, as a British couple return to the village at the heart of the disaster.
Key facts
- At least 13 people were killed by Thursday's wildfire in Spain's Almeria province, according to the BBC.
- Five of those killed are believed to be Britons, according to the BBC.
- A British couple have returned to the village at the centre of the fire, the BBC reports.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited the site and met firefighters and emergency crews, according to Al Jazeera.
A wildfire that swept through Spain’s Almeria province on Thursday has killed at least 13 people, according to the BBC. Among the dead, five are believed to be Britons.
A British couple have returned to the village at the heart of the blaze, the BBC reported, as the community begins to reckon with the scale of the loss.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited the site of the fire, according to Al Jazeera.
During his visit, Sanchez met with the firefighters and emergency crews who battled the flames in Almeria, Al Jazeera reported.
Further details about the cause of the fire, the full identities of the victims and the ongoing response were not provided in the available sources.
Why it matters
The fire has killed at least 13 people in Almeria, including several believed to be British nationals, giving the disaster an international dimension. Key details, including the cause of the fire and the response, are not yet confirmed in the available sources.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Almeria wildfire?
At least 13 people were killed by Thursday's wildfire in Spain's Almeria province, according to the BBC.
Were any British nationals among the victims?
Yes. Five of those killed are believed to be Britons, according to the BBC.
Did Spanish officials respond to the fire?
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited the site and met with firefighters and emergency crews who battled the wildfire in Almeria, according to Al Jazeera.