ANOTHER Brit has been named as a victim of the devastating wildfires that ripped through southern Spain last week.
Ian Jarvis has been identified as as it ripped through an idyllic mountain village popular with expats.
Ian Jarvis has been identified as one of the seven Brits killed in the fire Credit: Facebook/@Ian Jarvis
Originally from Headcorn, Kent, Ian had moved to Spain with his wife Dawn Credit: Facebook/@Ian Jarvis
The fire raged through the village of Bedar, killing 13 people Credit: AFP
Spanish authorities had to use DNA testing to identify the badly burnt bodies Credit: Getty
Six people from , and also died in the terrifying blaze that raced through the villages of Los Gallardos and Bedar.
Tributes flooded in for Ian, whose family said was “living his dreams” soaking up the Spanish sun as an expat living in Bedar.
Originally from Headcorn, Kent, Ian had moved to Spain with his wife Dawn.
The keen motorbiker described himself online as a “layabout and international man of mystery”.
Ian had recently returned to the British Isles to attend the racing event with his wife.
The adventurous expat made the long journey to the UK and back by ferry and motorbike.
Many were killed trying to flee the village by car, with several bodies found in burned out vehicles Credit: Reuters
Ian was ‘living his dream’ in sunny Spain before tragedy struck Credit: Facebook/@Ian Jarvis
The keen motorbiker described himself online as a ‘layabout and international man of mystery’ Credit: Facebook/@Ian Jarvis
Previously confirmed casualties include Brit couple Pete and Fran Gillam Credit: danni.gillam/ Facebook
Simon Batchelor and Lisa Fryett, from Canvey, Essex, are fighting for their lives in hospital Credit: Jam Press/GoFundMe
Earlier in the year he had travelled to the Sahara Desert in on two wheels.
Just two days before he died, Ian had posted a selfie showing him relaxing in his .
He was beaming in the photo, captioned: “It’s just too nice not to be in the pool!”
Paying tribute to Ian and offering support to Dawn, Brit Bella Smith said: “I am so very sorry to hear about Ian.
“We don’t live too far away, also in the mountains. It is devastating to hear the .
“I didn’t see Ian often but we met at races and always had time for a chat and to put the world to rights.
“I always looked forward to catching up with him. He will be missed. Please let me know if I can be of any help. Sending condolences and hugs.”
Lynda Christopher added: “Your loss will be felt by so many Ian. My thoughts are with your family.”
Fast winds and dry vegetation helped the inferno spread fast Credit: Reuters
Six people from Spain, Belgium and France also died in the terrifying blaze that raced through the villages of Los Gallardos and Bedar Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Previously confirmed casualties include Brit couple .
In the last contact they had with their daughter, Danielle, they told her they were evacuating Bedar.
The family never heard from them again and the pair were
In a heartbreaking post, Danielle wrote: “Mum and Dad did not survive the fire.”
She added that the family was “heartbroken” by the news and thanked well-wishers for their thoughts and prayers.
Spanish court officials confirmed the couple’s bodies had been released to their loved ones.
On Sunday, a died in hospital after sustaining 20 per cent burns.
Victims have been so badly burnt that forensic experts have been forced to conduct testing to identify them.
Andalucia’s confirmed on Tuesday that the victims include eight women and five men, all adults.
from Canvey, Essex, were transferred with serious burns to a specialist hospital unit in Seville.
They remain in critical condition after they were rescued from a ravine and were said to have suffered 40 per cent burns.
All three of their children have travelled to Spain to be by their parents’ bedside.
In their latest statement late last night about the wildfire victims, the High Court of Andalucia said: “Over the past few days, all families were informed of the deaths of their loved ones by the Civil Guard, accompanied by teams of psychologists from the force.
“The bodies released to their families are those of a French woman, a British married couple, a Belgian man, and the 93-year-old woman from the who died in the hospital after suffering injuries in the fire.”
A FCDO spokesperson told The Sun: “Our thoughts are with all those impacted by the devastating wildfires in Spain.
“We are supporting British nationals affected and their families and remain in close contact with the Spanish authorities.”
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