Man describes harrowing escape from wildfire that killed wife and friends
Summary
A British man named Malcolm Timbrell survived a deadly wildfire in southern Spain that killed his wife and friends. The fire spread very fast, and despite efforts to escape in cars, many cars caught fire, and several people died walking through the flames.Key Facts
- The wildfire occurred on July 9, 2026, in Bedar, Almeria, Spain.
- The fire killed 13 people and is one of the deadliest in Spain’s history.
- Malcolm Timbrell, 70, lost his wife Annette Kilgore, 69, and several friends in the fire.
- Timbrell saved their two cats by returning to their home while others fled.
- The fire moved at a speed of around 12 miles per hour, making escape very difficult.
- Four cars caught fire instantly, but Timbrell survived inside a damaged car with a cat.
- Bodies of several victims were found, including British, French, Belgian, and Spanish nationals.
- The wildfire was worsened by record heat and dry conditions in Europe linked to climate change.
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