Spanish authorities say seven Britons are among 12 foreign nationals killed in wildfires in southern Spain, following the completion of postmortem examinations, according to the Guardian.
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Key facts
- Seven Britons are among 12 foreign nationals killed in the wildfires, authorities said.
- Of the 13 total victims, 12 were foreign nationals, confirmed after postmortem examinations.
- The fire broke out last Thursday in the southeastern province of Almería.
- Almería is home to many foreign residents, according to the Guardian.
- The fires affected the Andalusia region of southern Spain.
Seven Britons are among 12 foreign nationals killed in wildfires in southern Spain, authorities have said. The confirmation came after officials completed postmortem examinations of those who died in the fires in the Andalusia region, the Guardian reported.
According to the Guardian, officials said 12 of the 13 victims were foreign nationals.
The fire broke out last Thursday in the southeastern province of Almería, which is home to many foreign residents, the Guardian reported.
The nationalities of the other victims, the cause of the fires and the full scale of the damage were not detailed in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The confirmation of British and other foreign nationals among the dead gives the wildfires an international dimension, affecting communities beyond Spain.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Spain wildfires?
According to the Guardian, there were 13 victims in total, of whom 12 were foreign nationals.
How many Britons were killed in the Spain wildfires?
Authorities said seven Britons were among the 12 foreign nationals killed in the wildfires.
Where did the wildfires take place?
The fire broke out last Thursday in the southeastern province of Almería and swept through the Andalusia region of southern Spain.
Timeline
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BBC World: Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.
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The Guardian World: Fire broke out last Thursday in the southeastern province of Almería, which is home to many foreign residents Seven Britons are among 12 foreign nationals killed in wildfires in southern Spain, authorities said. Officials said 12 of the 13 victims were foreign nationals after com