By GB News (World News) | Created at 2026-08-05 10:31:13 | Updated at 2026-08-06 02:56:39
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A British mother of three has died after being caught in the deadly Spanish wildfires, with her partner still fighting for his life.
Lisa Fryett and Simon Batchelor, from Essex, were caught in the deadly Almería blaze that tore through the Los Gallardos neighbourhood of southern Spain on July 9, where they were staying on holiday.
Her 20-year-old son Alfie paid tribute to her online, saying: "Words genuinely can’t describe how upset I am right now writing this... but yesterday we said goodbye to my beautiful mum.
"The best person ever you was my world I’m so grateful to be able to call you my mum and I will forever love you and I will cherish every memory I have with you."
The day after the wildfire, which killed four other Britons, the couple were found by rescuers in critical condition.
Despite devastating injuries the couple pleaded with rescuers to save them so they could see their children.
Ms Fryett's two sons and Mr Batchelor's daughter rushed to Spain to be with their parents.
They were joined by Ms Fryett's identical twin sister Carly, her fiance Mark Witt, and his daughter Mia.
The family arrived in time to spend time with Ms Fryett, who died on July 28.
A GoFundMe has been set up by Mia Witt, to help raise money to help the family, and has so far raised £65,000.
Ms Witt wrote in a tragic update on the page: "It is with the deepest sadness that we share the heartbreaking news that our beautiful Lisa passed away on the 28th of July 2026, surrounded by her loving family in Spain.
"Our hearts are completely broken, and there are simply no words to describe the pain we are feeling. Lisa fought so incredibly hard, and we are so grateful that her loved ones were able to be by her side, surrounding her with love until the very end."
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