Daughter of British couple killed in Spanish wildfire rejects claim they ignored order to leave
Danielle Kirton is seeking answers from the Spanish government regarding the delayed evacuation order that led to the deaths of her parents in a wildfire. She disputes claims that her parents ignored official warnings, asserting that the evacuation notice was issued far too late.
Why it matters
The incident raises critical questions about the efficacy of emergency alert systems and government response protocols during extreme climate events.
Danielle Kirton, right, with her mum, Fran. Photograph: Danielle Kirton Danielle Kirton, right, with her mum, Fran. Photograph: Danielle Kirton Spain Daughter of British couple killed in Spanish wildfire rejects claim they ignored order to leave Exclusive: Danielle Kirton calls on Ed Miliband to help her get answers about why evacuation order came too late
Prefer the Guardian on Google The bereaved daughter of a British couple who died in a Spanish wildfire is calling on Ed Miliband to get answers from Spain’s government about why her parents were not told to evacuate until it was too late.
Severe wildfires have burned across Spain and France since early July, killing people, destroying thousands of homes and forcing more than 300,000 people to flee.
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