In Spain, a fast-moving wildfire killed at least 12 people — several of them apparently while trying to escape. Authorities say some victims left their cars or ignored shelter instructions as flames raced through southern Andalusia. So when a wildfire closes in, what is safer: run, drive, or stay put?
DW speaks to Dr. Anabela Bonada, Managing Director, Climate Science at Intact Centre
Chapter Breakdown
0:00 Wildfire kills at leaset 12 people in Andalusia, Spain
0:28 Authorities say some of the wildfire victims did not adhere to instructions to shelter in place. All but one of the victims are foreign nationals.
1:28 Authorities suspect that a broken power line likely sparked the blaze
2:02 Dr. Anabela Bonada, Scientist at Intact Centre, Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo, and helped developed Canada’s first community
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