Spain declares nationwide emergency over Madrid forest fires

Spain has declared a nationwide state of emergency in Madrid and Ávila due to out-of-control wildfires, which have led to the evacuation of over 10,000 people in recent days, including 3,500 from a town west of Madrid. The largest fires in the province have been burning approximately 32,000 hectares for a week, with efforts focused on fire suppression and accelerating emergency response through military units. According to the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), the total damage in Spain this year has reached around 125,000 hectares.

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