British mother dies weeks after being trapped in raging Spanish wildfires
A British woman badly injured in a massive wildfire in Spain has died, while her partner remains in a critical condition.
Lisa Fryett passed away on 28 July, surrounded by her family in Spain, after more than two weeks in hospital.
She and her partner, Simon Batchelor, were critically injured after being caught in a devastating blaze near Bedar and Los Gallardos in southern Spain.
The couple, from Canvey, Essex, were rescued from a mountainside on 10 July, the day after the fire erupted.
Ms Fryett’s son, Alfie Batchelor, paid tribute to his mother, describing her as the “best person ever”.
He said that her death “still doesn’t feel real”.
He wrote: “You were my world. I’m so grateful to be able to call you my mum and I will forever love you.
“I will cherish every memory I have with you and I will never forget you. I miss you so much and always will.
“I don’t know what I’m going to do without you. My life has completely changed and I will forever make you proud.
“Rest in peace, Mum. I love you so much and I miss you forever.”
Ms Fryett’s death was also confirmed in an update shared through the family’s fundraising appeal.
It said: “It is with the deepest sadness that we share the heart-breaking 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.”
