Southern Fire victims describe narrow escape from fast-moving flames
Smoke gives way to a miraculous discovery
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and last updated 2021-05-03 20:23:18-04
JULIAN, Calif. (KGTV) - A couple is sharing their harrowing story after a narrow escape from the Southern Fire as it began burning their home.
Around 4 p.m. Saturday, Eddie Valenzuela and his girlfriend Priscilla Flores saw the fire s first billows of smoke about two miles from their home on Great Southern Overland Stage Route.
Strong winds were pushing the flames.
âLooked liked a torch just went off and just started lighting up the whole field. Next thing we knew, it started burning the home behind us,â said Flores.