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A wildfire killed their loved ones in Spain. These British families demand to know why

BBC News November 06, 2026 10 views
A wildfire killed their loved ones in Spain. These British families demand to know why

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Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when a wildfire ripped through the Spanish village of Bédar this summer.

The blaze, which tore through the small community, claimed a total of 15 lives, including the nine Britons who were in the area at the time of the fire.

Families of the victims in the United Kingdom and Spain have called for an explanation of what caused the tragedy and how it could have been prevented.

Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire, while the Spanish government has pledged to support the bereaved families.

The incident comes amid a series of deadly wildfires that have affected Spain this summer, highlighting the growing risk of such disasters in the region.

<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>

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