Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to run to safety
A British national has described his survival during a catastrophic Spanish wildfire after remaining inside his vehicle while others attempted to flee on foot. His wife and a group of friends are believed to have perished in the blaze that overtook their village.
Malcolm Timbrell, a British expatriate, has recounted the harrowing moments a fast-moving wildfire swept through his local community in Spain. While Timbrell sought refuge inside his car as the flames approached, his wife and several friends reportedly attempted to escape the area on foot.
Emergency services have indicated that those who left their vehicles were overtaken by the intense heat and smoke. Timbrell remained shielded within the car's cabin, a decision he credits with his survival despite the extreme conditions outside the vehicle.
Local authorities are continuing their investigation into the casualties and the rapid spread of the fire, which devastated the surrounding landscape and residential structures. The incident highlights the volatile nature of recent wildfires across the Mediterranean region.
The account of the tragedy and the loss of the group was reported by several news outlets following interviews with the survivor. Source: Malcolm Timbrell via news agencies.
