British couple killed in Spanish wildfires as authorities race to identify victims

Appeal for DNA to help identify bodies as local government leader says ‘we are in a state of climate chaos’ A British couple have been named as two victims of the wildfires in Spain that have killed 13 people, as authorities race to use DNA to identify those who did not manage to escape the blaze.

First covered Jul 12, 2026 · 7:26 AM PT · 2 articles

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7h Guardian Environment British couple killed in Spanish wildfires as authorities race to identify victims — Appeal for DNA to help identify bodies as local government leader says ‘we are in a state of climate chaos’ A British couple have been named as two victims of…

1d Guardian Environment UK couple found burned and semi-conscious in Almería amid Spanish wildfires — Pair airlifted to hospital in two-hour rescue operation after Guardia Civil searched area for survivors A British couple have been found badly burned and…

British couple killed in Spanish wildfires as authorities race to identify victims

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