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Residents of Spanish Towns Caught in Fierce Blazes Recount Harrowing Escapes
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Lucinda Curtois and her family were caught off guard by a rapidly spreading wildfire near their vacation home in Bédar, southern Spain, despite no official warnings from local authorities.
- The wildfire, fueled by dry winds and parched vegetation, forced the family to flee toward the sea, encountering a dangerous wall of fire on their route.
- At least 12 people have died in the Bédar area due to the fire, with another 23, mostly British and Belgian retirees, still missing.
- The wildfire is among the deadliest in Spain's history, highlighting the severe impact of extreme heat and dry conditions in the region.
