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Daughter of British couple finds bones in burned car after forest fire in Spain

Danielle Gillam-Kirton discovers human bones in her parents' car after their death in a forest fire in Andalusia, despite authorities stating earlier that nothing was found.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The daughter of a British couple, Pete and Fran Gillam, who perished in a forest fire in the Spanish region of Andalusia in early July, has found human bones in her parents' car. This discovery came after Spanish police had previously informed her that no belongings were recovered from the burned vehicle.

Following the tragedy, Danielle Gillam-Kirton sought to retrieve her parents' wedding rings. Upon inspecting the car herself, she discovered not only various personal belongings but also human bones. This raised confusion and questioning regarding the information previously provided by authorities.

Danielle Gillam-Kirton is asking, "Who or what did we cremate?" She is demanding answers from the government concerning the discovery of the bones and the handling of the case.

Her accusations are directed at the Spanish police, which she claims failed to adequately investigate the matter. The situation has led to growing concern and demands for transparency about how such cases are handled.

The forest fire that led to the couple's deaths occurred in Bédar. Authorities have yet to provide further explanation regarding the discoveries made by Danielle.

It remains unclear how existing guidelines and protocols for such incidents were adhered to, and the issue raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the fatal fire and the subsequent identification of victims.

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