It happened very fast. The fire was in the distance, then sparks from the fire reached us. Then the fire was all around us.

We ran to the sea. We had to swim out because of the smoke, but we couldn't see where anything was.

We didn't all make it. What upsets me and what I will carry in my heart is that it is terrible to see the person next to you drowning and not be able to help him.

You can't. That's the only tragic thing. That will stay with me.