British Ambassador visits Almeria to meet local British community affected by wildfires

Almeria fire

Alex Ellis reiterated the embassy's commitment to supporting British nationals and their families

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British Ambassador to Spain Alex Ellis visited Almeria on Tuesday to meet local British nationals and hear first-hand about the impact the recent wildfires have had on communities across the province.

"I have seen today the terrible consequences of the wildfires which have swept through Almeria and met local residents whose lives have been so tragically impacted," he said.

During the visit, he reiterated the embassy's commitment to supporting British nationals and their families and praised the efforts of those working to assist affected communities.

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      As part of the visit, the ambassador also met Aránzazu Martín Moya, delegate of the regional government of Andalucía, José María Martín Fernández, representative of the Spanish government in Almeria, representatives of the Guardia Civil, Francisco Miguel Reyes Martín, Mayor of Los Gallardos; Ángel Fernando Collado Fernández, Mayor of Bédar; and a group of British residents in Bédar who have been affected by the fire and continue supporting their community.