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

BBC News Friday 06 November 2026, 06:00 UTC 1 min read

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

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

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