Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila
Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. 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 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.
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- ▪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.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 7 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Spain declares national emergency as wildfires near Madrid, Avila force thousands to evacuate — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Spain declares state of emergency and France seeks EU help as wildfires rage — France 24 (EN)
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