Spanish wildfires: ‘My wife tried to escape on foot. She had no chance’
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By The Times
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In brief
A 70-year-old British man found himself separated from his family during devastating wildfires that swept through a Spanish village. Seeking refuge in an abandoned vehicle with his cat, Malcolm Timbrell faced life-threatening conditions as flames advanced rapidly through the area. His harrowing account highlights the unpredictable dangers residents encounter during wildfire emergencies, emphasizing how quickly evacuation situations can escalate and separate loved ones in catastrophic natural disasters.
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Spanish wildfires: ‘My wife tried to escape on foot. She had no chance’
Malcolm Timbrell, 70, sheltered in an abandoned car with his cat after flames tore through his village and separated him from his family
