'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires
She had earlier described the wildfires as "the biggest natural catastrophe in the history of Spain" and of flames turning the area into a "war zone".In the Madrid region alone, more than 56,500 people have been evacuated since the fires broke out last week. A further 27,797 people have been ordered to stay at home.
- ▪She had earlier described the wildfires as "the biggest natural catastrophe in the history of Spain" and of flames turning the area into a "war zone".In the Madrid region alone, more than 56,500 people have been evacuated since the fires br
- ▪A further 27,797 people have been ordered to stay at home.
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'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfiresImage source, Getty ImagesByRorey BosottiPublished28 July 2026, 12:53 BSTUpdated 20 minutes agoFor the past week, firefighters have been tackling a series of wildfires ravaging the Spanish countryside, threatening dozens of communities and forcing more than 70,000 people to evacuate their homes.Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday, fuelling fears that firefighting efforts could be hindered."It's a hell of a situation," said Madrid regional leader Isabel Díaz Ayuso, as she visited affected areas on Monday alongside Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.Sánchez spoke on Tuesday of highly challenging hours and days ahead but of light beginning to…
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