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'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'
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This video can not be played A British family on holiday in Bedar has described the "terrifying" experience of escaping one of Spain's deadliest wildfires. Twelve people in the village - among them four Britons - were killed, according to Spanish authorities. Another 23 people are still missing. Lucinda Curtois, who arrived in Spain with her partner Riyaz Cheytan and their teenage children on Thursday, said they were not "expecting to hit a wall of fire". They later found out that some close family friends had lost their lives. "They left their home on foot, I don't know why," she said. "I can only presume it was probably because their road was cut off because they live out in the countryside." Read more on this story. 'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives' Video, 00:01:27'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives' Up Next. 'You're left soulless': Spain continues to battle deadly wildfire. Video, 00:00:54'You're left soulless': Spain continues to battle deadly wildfire Spain: At the scene of firefighters tackling wildfires. Video, 00:01:00Spain: At the scene of firefighters tackling wildfires Flames engulf the Spanish countryside. Video, 00:00:34Flames engulf the Spanish countryside Newly-released video shows Peter Falconio's killer questioned. Video, 00:01:10Newly-released video shows Peter Falconio's killer questioned Boxy forms and odd lights: US declassifies more UFO files. Video, 00:01:00Boxy forms and odd lights: US declassifies more UFO files Watch: Historic Bayeux Tapestry arrives at British Museum. Video, 00:01:23Watch: Historic Bayeux Tapestry arrives at British Museum How an app in South Korea will let victims track their stalkers. Video, 00:01:19How an app in South Korea will let victims track their stalkers What's next for Iran after the funeral of their late supreme leader? Video, 00:02:04What's next for Iran after the funeral of their late supreme leader? Watch: We're a step closer to finding out if bees have feelings, here's why. Video, 00:00:54Watch: We're a step closer to finding out if bees have feelings, here's why Watch: Why is there a 'black cloud' over unity at the Nato summit? Video, 00:00:54Watch: Why is there a 'black cloud' over unity at the Nato summit? Watch: Gaza football fans watch World Cup from rubble. Video, 00:00:35Watch: Gaza football fans watch World Cup from rubble Watch: Marine Le Pen confirms run for French presidency. Video, 00:00:10Watch: Marine Le Pen confirms run for French presidency Watch: Farage resigns to trigger by-election he will stand in. Video, 00:01:26Watch: Farage resigns to trigger by-election he will stand in From night shifts to the pub - where did you watch the match? Video, 00:00:58From night shifts to the pub - where did you watch the match?