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Brit whose wife and 12 friends are feared dead after Spain wildfires tells of how he survived as the wall of flames tore past – after rushing back to save their cats
A British man has described surviving a devastating wildfire in Spain that is feared to have killed his wife and twelve friends, after he turned back into the path of the flames to rescue their cats. He recounted the terrifying moment a wall of fire swept past him, an ordeal that has left him as one of the few known survivors from the group caught up in the blaze.
Details of the exact location, the circumstances of the group's separation, and the fate of those still missing remain limited, with search and confirmation efforts reportedly ongoing. The incident comes amid a wider spell of extreme heat and wildfire activity across Spain and southern Europe this summer.
In short
- Briton feared his wife and 12 friends died in Spanish wildfire.
- He survived after returning to rescue their cats.
- Wall of flames passed him during the escape attempt.
Explained simply
Wildfires spread when heat, dry vegetation and wind allow flames to move quickly across land and threaten nearby homes. Spain and other parts of southern Europe can face severe fires during hot, dry periods, and emergency crews may have to search affected areas before everyone’s safety can be confirmed.
The account centres on a British man who says he went back to rescue his cats as the fire approached. His wife and twelve friends are feared dead, but their fate has not yet been confirmed; the location and how the group became separated have also not been fully reported.