An Irish woman has suffered serious injuries after her dress caught fire during a wedding on Spain’s Costa Del Sol.
Local media reports that the 29-year-old remains at the serious burns unit of the Virgen de Sevilla Hospital in Seville after the accident last Thursday.
It happened at a holiday rental apartment in the town of Nerja while guests were celebrating the marriage in a room downstairs.
It is understood the woman’s dress caught fire after making contact with some decorative candles.
The woman reportedly suffered third-degree burns to over 70% of her body.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has said it is aware of the case and is providing consular assistance.
Main image shows the beachfront in the town of Nerja on Spain’s Costa Del Sol. Image: Stefan Toonstra / Alamy
With reporting from Aidan Delaney.
