Why fleeing a wildfire can be deadly | DW News

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 #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:   / dwnews   ►TikTok:   / dwnews   ►Facebook:   / deutschewellenews   ►Twitter:   / dwnews   Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie:    / dwdeutsch   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutsche...