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A 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.

"Our hearts are completely broken, and there are simply no words to describe the pain we are feeling," a post on the fundraiser read.

"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.

"We would like to thank every single person who has donated, shared our fundraiser, or kept our family in your thoughts and prayers. The love, kindness and generosity we have received have brought us comfort during the most devastating time of our lives."

They added: "Thanks to your incredible support, our family has been able to remain together in Spain, allowing us to be by Lisa’s side when she needed us most. That is something we will be forever grateful for."

More than £650,000 has been raised so far to help support the family and "give Lisa the beautiful send off she deserves."

Mr Batchelor is still hospitalised in critical condition, with the fundraiser asking people to "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."

A spokesperson from the British Foreign Office said: "We are supporting the family of a British woman who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities."