WorldBritish couple confirmed killed in deadly Spain wildfires

Pete and Fran Gillam have been confirmed as two of the victims of wildfires in Spain that have killed 13 people. The couple lived in Bédar, the village hit hardest by the fires on Thursday, and are believed to have died after failing to escape. Authorities are urgently seeking DNA samples to identify victims who could not get away from the blaze. A local government leader said the area was in “a state of climate chaos” as the identification effort continued.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-07-13 15:54Original