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Spain stars Alvaro Morata, David Silva and Carles Puyol reveal heartbreak over deadly Spanish fire which has killed at least 20

Spaniard tweets dramatic picture of wildfire that has ripped across Galicia in the northwest of the country

ALVARO MORATA, Juan Mata and David Silva have expressed concern after at least 20 people were killed by wildfires in Spain.

The Chelsea striker, Manchester United midfielder and Manchester City playmaker both tweeted dramatic pictures of the inferno that ripped through north-western Spain and Portugal over the last few days.

 Wildfires have ripped through north western Spain over the last 24 hours
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Wildfires have ripped through north western Spain over the last 24 hoursCredit: EPA

Morata said: "Images are hard to see, hard to imagine. From a distance all the strength in the world!"

The dramatic images Morata tweeted are only a taste of the chaos wreaked throughout the region as dry conditions and strong winds from Hurricane Ophelia fanned the flames.

There have been suggestions the fires were started deliberately, from local political leaders.

Several more pictures of flames engulfing entire towns and villages have spread, with one of a bus charred to its frame, and more of firemen attempting to put out the blaze.

Helicopters have been drafted in to douse the flames, but they have faced a losing battle, with the fires spreading easily.

 Firefighters have been struggling to control the inferno in northern Spain
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Firefighters have been struggling to control the inferno in northern SpainCredit: EPA
 A woman shields her mouth from the smoke as a fire smoulders behind her
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A woman shields her mouth from the smoke as a fire smoulders behind herCredit: EPA
 A bus is burnt out to its frame after a wildfire rages through northern Spain and Portugal
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A bus is burnt out to its frame after a wildfire rages through northern Spain and PortugalCredit: EPA

 

United star Mata said: "Sadly, this weekend we’ve got horrifying images of the fires in Galicia, Asturias and Portugal, that have even killed several people.

"I really hope that the rain can help in this fight because many of those fires are close to highly populated areas. And I hope that the authorities will find the people responsible for them."

Former Spain international Carles Puyol also tweeted his sadness at the scenes.

The former Barcelona defender tweeted: "Terrible news in Galicia, Asturias and Portugal, people are fighters fighting the fire. Strength and courage!"

Morata, who is currently nursing a pulled hamstring, is expected to be back in the first-team frame in the next week.

Manchester City star Silva tweeted: "It is incomprehensible that human beings have to do this sort of thing. All my strength to the Galician, Asturian and Portuguese people."



HORROR BLAZE Portugal and Spain wildfires leave at least 27 dead as shocking pictures show devastating blaze sweeping the region


 Alvaro Morata has been nursing a hamstring injury he picked up playing for Chelsea against Manchester City
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Alvaro Morata has been nursing a hamstring injury he picked up playing for Chelsea against Manchester CityCredit: Rex Features
 David Silva has expressed his support for the victims of the wildfires in northern Spain and Portugal
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David Silva has expressed his support for the victims of the wildfires in northern Spain and PortugalCredit: Rex Features
 Carles Puyol was a World Cup winner with Spain in 2010
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Carles Puyol was a World Cup winner with Spain in 2010Credit: Getty Images

 

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