Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila
3 sources covered this · see comparison → ⚠ Left-onlyExperts say abundant vegetation growth following unusually heavy spring rainfall has dried out in extreme summer heat, creating fuel for rapidly spreading fires.The regional government of Madrid requested assistance, describing the situation as one of "extreme gravity". It said active fires in Villa del Prado, San Martin de Valdeiglesias and Almorox, in neighbouring Castile-La Mancha, had the potential to advance beyond current extinguishing capacity. Thirteen people have died, making 2026 one of the deadliest wildfire seasons in decades.
- ▪Experts say abundant vegetation growth following unusually heavy spring rainfall has dried out in extreme summer heat, creating fuel for rapidly spreading fires.The regional government of Madrid requested assistance, describing the situatio
- ▪It said active fires in Villa del Prado, San Martin de Valdeiglesias and Almorox, in neighbouring Castile-La Mancha, had the potential to advance beyond current extinguishing capacity.
- ▪Thirteen people have died, making 2026 one of the deadliest wildfire seasons in decades.
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- ▪ Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Spain declares state of emergency and France seeks EU help as wildfires rage — France 24 (EN)
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Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in AvilaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Jul 24, 2026, 02:38 PMUpdated Jul 24, 2026, 02:38 PMSet as preferred sourceMADRID, July 24 - The Spanish government on Thursday night declared a national emergency after a series of wildfires threatened communities near Madrid and in the neighbouring province of Avila, forcing more than 10,000 people to evacuate as firefighters struggled to contain the blazes.The Interior Ministry said the decision was taken because of the simultaneous outbreak of several fires, adverse weather conditions and the need to mobilise extensive resources from different public administrations, increasing the complexity of firefighting and civil protection efforts.Spain and…
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