A couple in Valencia, Spain, were saved from a devastating fire thanks to a dramatic rescue operation. The couple, who were trapped in their apartment building as flames engulfed the structure, were brought to safety by a team of brave firefighters.

“I refuse to die,” said Maria, one of the survivors. “I was terrified, but I knew I had to stay strong for my husband and myself. The firefighters were our heroes that day.”

The fire, which broke out in the early hours of the morning, quickly spread through the building, trapping several residents inside. The firefighters, risking their own lives, rushed into the burning building to rescue those in danger.

The couple, thankful to be alive, expressed their gratitude to the firefighters and emergency responders who came to their aid. “We owe our lives to these brave men and women who risk everything to save others,” said Maria.