Thomas-Wolf Verdonckt
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“never received advice on what they should do, and certainly not warnings that they were in danger”
Thomas-Wolf Verdonckt · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Thomas-Wolf Verdonckt, whose father died in the fire, says victims received no advice or warnings of danger.
“They are putting the safety of citizens in second place. That's simply not okay.”
Thomas-Wolf Verdonckt · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Thomas-Wolf Verdonckt argues a public inquiry is needed to prevent a similar disaster in Spain in the future.
“The morning afterwards, the Spanish officials brought out... a version of events which was simply the complete opposite of what I experienced,”
Thomas-Wolf Verdonckt · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Thomas-Wolf Verdonckt says Spanish officials' version of events the morning after the fire contradicted his own experience.
“The only contact that the government managed to make with the victims was a couple of minutes before the flames engulfed everyone. One police car drove by with the sirens on. There was no talking, there was no messaging.”
Thomas-Wolf Verdonckt · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Thomas-Wolf Verdonckt describes the lack of communication from authorities before the flames engulfed victims.