Witnesses caught up in a deadly wildfire in Spain have described the terrifying speed of the flames, telling the BBC how they gathered a few belongings and fled by car.
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Key facts
- A deadly wildfire has broken out in Spain, according to the BBC.
- Holidaymakers described the fire as 'really frightening' and 'unbelievably quick'.
- Witnesses told the BBC they grabbed a change of clothes and fled by car.
- Those affected fled both flames and smoke.
Holidaymakers caught up in a deadly wildfire in Spain have described the terrifying experience of fleeing the fast-moving flames, according to the BBC.
Witnesses told the broadcaster that the fire moved with alarming speed, describing it as “really frightening” and “unbelievably quick” as it spread through the area.
In accounts given to the BBC, those affected said they had little time to prepare, grabbing only a change of clothes before bundling into their cars to escape.
The witnesses said they fled both the flames and the smoke, underscoring the sudden and dangerous nature of the blaze.
The BBC reported that the wildfire has been deadly, though further details on the scale of the fire and the response were not provided in the available source material.
Why it matters
Wildfires that move quickly leave residents and visitors with little time to react, raising the risk to life. Firsthand accounts help convey the speed and danger such fires pose to people caught in their path.
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- 'Really frightening, unbelievably quick': Witnesses describe fleeing deadly Spain wildfire
BBC World: Holidaymakers tell the BBC how they grabbed a change of clothes, bundled into cars and fled the flames and smoke.