Officials in Spain's Andalusia region say a British woman has died after being hospitalised following a wildfire, becoming the 13th person to die in the tragedy.
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Key facts
- A British woman has died after a wildfire in southern Spain.
- She is the 13th person to die in the disaster.
- The woman had been taken to hospital before her death.
- Officials in the Andalusia region confirmed the death.
A British woman who was taken to hospital after a wildfire swept through southern Spain has become the 13th person to die in the disaster, officials in the Andalusia region have said.
The woman had been hospitalised following the fire before she died, according to Sky News, which reported the update from regional officials.
Her death raises the confirmed toll from the wildfire to 13 people, according to the account provided by Andalusian authorities.
No further details about the identity of the woman, the location of the fire or the circumstances of the other deaths were provided in the information released.
Why it matters
Wildfires in southern Europe have become an increasingly deadly summer hazard, and the loss of life underscores the human cost of such disasters. The confirmed death of a British national also highlights the risk to international visitors and residents in affected regions.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have died in the Spanish wildfire?
Officials in the Andalusia region say 13 people have died, with the British woman being the 13th confirmed death.
Where did the wildfire happen?
The wildfire swept through southern Spain, in the Andalusia region, according to officials cited by Sky News.
Was the British woman injured before she died?
Yes. According to officials, she had been taken to hospital after the fire before she died.
Timeline
- British woman becomes 13th person to die after wildfire in Spain, officials say
Sky News: A British woman who was taken to hospital after a wildfire swept through southern Spain has become the 13th person to die in the tragedy, officials in the Andalusia region have said.