Spain enacts state of emergency over Madrid wildfires
Spain has declared a nationwide state of emergency in Madrid and the province of Ávila due to wildfires that have gotten out of control, leading to the evacuation of over 10,000 people. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez ordered the mobilization of all government resources to combat the fires burning in several areas. The largest fire is currently in the province of Guadalajara, having burned around 32,000 hectares since the beginning of the week. This year, the fires have destroyed approximately 125,000 hectares, compared to 393,000 hectares in 2025.
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