NewsUK NewsWildfiresLisa Fryett and her partner Simon Batchelor, both from Essex, were hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after becoming caught in a devastating Spanish wildfire last month.17:04, 04 Aug 2026A British woman has died in Spain just weeks after a devastating wildfire left her and her partner in critical condition.‌Lisa Fryett and Simon Batchelor, both from Essex, were staying near Bédar and Los Gallardos in Spain when the blaze broke out in nearby villages.‌The couple were rescued from the fire and rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following the blaze on July 14, with a GoFundMe update from a page set up to support the family confirming that Lisa has since passed away, surrounded by her family in Spain.Article continues belowThis is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌WildfiresBreaking News