Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to walk to safety
Summary
A British man named Malcolm Timbrell survived a deadly wildfire in the village of Bédar, Spain, but his wife and 12 friends are feared dead after trying to flee on foot. The fire spread quickly, killing 13 people and destroying homes and vehicles.Key Facts
- The wildfire hit Bédar, a village in Almería province, southeastern Spain.
- The fire is one of the deadliest in Spanish history, causing at least 13 deaths.
- Malcolm and his wife, Annette Kilgore, were in their home when the fire approached.
- Malcolm went back home to rescue their two cats, separating from the group.
- The others decided to escape on foot through a fire front moving about 20 km/h, where many died.
- Malcolm survived by taking shelter in one of the last remaining cars with a cat.
- Four victims found in a right-hand drive car are believed to be British.
- The fire was worsened by strong winds, high temperatures, and dry land, delaying emergency responses like seaplanes and helicopters.
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