Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires
Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.
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"We have received confirmation from the police that Mum and Dad did not survive the fire."
— Danielle Gillam-Kirton , Other
"For some reason of fate, the last two cars, although very, very badly singed and paint bubbled and burnt, survived."
— Malcolm Timbrell , Other
Key People
Danielle Gillam-Kirton is the daughter of Pete and Fran Gillam, who confirmed their deaths.
Fran Gillam was a British national who died in the wildfires in southern Spain.
A British survivor of a deadly wildfire in Spain who lost his wife and friends.
Pete Gillam was a British national who died in the wildfires in southern Spain.
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Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.
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