A British woman severely injured after being rescued from a deadly Spanish wildfire has died – while her partner remains in a critical condition.
Lisa Fryett passed away on 28 July surrounded by her loving family in Spain.
She and partner Simon Batchelor had been critically injured after becoming caught in a devastating blaze near Bédar and Los Gallardos in southern Spain.
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The couple, from Canvey, Essex, were rescued from a mountainside the day after the fire started, as reported by Need To Know.
Lisa’s heartbroken son Alfie Batchelor paid tribute to his mum, describing her as the “best person ever” and saying she had been his world.
He wrote: “Words genuinely can’t describe how upset I am right now writing this.
“It still doesn’t feel real, but yesterday, 28/07/2026, we said goodbye to my beautiful mum.
“You were the best person ever. 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.”
Lisa’s death was also confirmed in an update shared through the family’s fundraising appeal.
The statement 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.”
The family thanked those who donated, shared the appeal or kept them in their thoughts and prayers.
They said the support allowed Lisa’s loved ones to remain together in Spain and be beside her when she needed them most.
Funds raised will now also help the family give Lisa what they described as the “beautiful send-off she truly deserves”.
The statement added: “While insurance covers some costs, there are many expenses that it simply does not, and your generosity will help ease that financial burden so that we can focus on honouring Lisa’s life and being together as a family.”
The appeal has raised more than £65,000 to help cover emergency travel, accommodation, transport and other unexpected expenses.
Simon remains critically ill in hospital.
The family added: “Please continue to keep Simon in your thoughts and prayers as he remains in critical condition.
“Our family is holding onto hope and taking each day as it comes, and your continued love, support and prayers mean the world to us.”
Simon and Lisa had been staying near Bédar and Los Gallardos when the wildfire swept through the area.
They were discovered and rescued from the mountainside the following day.
According to the fundraising appeal, despite suffering devastating injuries, the couple pleaded with rescuers to save them because they wanted to see their children again.
Their three children subsequently travelled to Spain to be at their parents’ bedside, while Lisa’s twin sister also stayed with her.
They particularly praised the Guardia Civil officers whose “courage and determination against all odds” helped reunite Simon and Lisa with their children.
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