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Seven Britons were among the 13 people killed in the deadly wildfires in Spain’s Almería province. Twelve of the victims were foreign nationals, with the rest including a Spanish citizen. About 1,500 people were evacuated as firefighters contained the blaze, which has been one of the country’s deadliest; among the dead were a British couple, Pete and Fran Gillam, whose family confirmed the deaths.
Seven Britons are among 12 foreign nationals who died in wildfires that swept through Andalusia’s Almería province. The victims—seven from the UK, three from Belgium, one French, one American, and one Spanish—include eight women and five men; some died in vehicles while trying to flee. The fires, sparked by a downed electrical cable and fueled by high winds and extreme heat, burned about 7,000 hectares and are among Spain’s deadliest in recent years, though residents have begun returning home.
A British couple in Bedar, Andalusia, returned to their home after Spain’s wildfire in the Almería province killed at least 13 people and scorched about 7,000 hectares; winds up to 50 km/h fueled the blaze. About 1,500 residents were evacuated, with Emma and Simon Michell among those who could return as authorities said the fire had been contained. The couple saw some homes spared and criticized the lack of alert notifications, while officials defended not issuing a broader alert to avoid hampering evacuations. Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez planned to visit the affected area amid ongoing concerns about climate-driven wildfires.
Deadly wildfires in Spain’s Almería region amid a heatwave have left at least 12 people dead and 23 missing, as authorities evacuate towns and firefighters work to contain the blazes.
A vast network of greenhouses in Almería, Spain, is the most visible human construction from space in Europe, transforming the arid landscape into a major agricultural hub that produces millions of tons of food annually, showcasing human ingenuity and sustainable farming innovations.
Real Madrid has announced their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Almeria in the return of La Liga, with Kepa, Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy, Tchouameni, Kroos, Valverde, Bellingham, Vinicius, and Rodrygo in the starting XI. The match is scheduled for 01/21/2024 at 16:15 CET in Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain, and can be watched on Movistar La Liga or streamed on ESPN+.
Barcelona coach Xavi expressed his anger and disappointment at his team's attitude and lack of intensity during halftime against Almeria, delivering his fiercest speech yet. He openly criticized striker Robert Lewandowski, who has been struggling this season. Xavi's frustration led to two substitutions at halftime, and although Barcelona won the game, there is ongoing criticism and tension within the club.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez criticizes his team's lack of spirit and aggression after a narrow 3-2 victory against Almeria in La Liga, stating that the first half was unacceptable and the team has been lacking intensity for over a month. Xavi emphasizes the importance of giving everything on the field out of respect for the club and the badge, and vows to address the issue.
Real Madrid secured a 3-1 victory against Almeria in the 2023 La Liga match. Jude Bellingham stood out with two goals and an assist, making an impressive start to his Real Madrid career. Other notable performances came from Dani Carvajal, Toni Rudiger, and Toni Kroos. Real Madrid maintained their perfect record in the league with back-to-back away wins.