Spain enforces emergency in Madrid over wildfires
Spain has declared a nationwide state of emergency in the Madrid region and the Avila province due to uncontrollable wildfires, aiming to accelerate firefighting efforts and manage the crisis. Over 10,000 people have been evacuated in recent days, including 3,500 from a town west of Madrid, with residents in some villages ordered to stay indoors. The largest fire in the Guadalajara province has burned approximately 32,000 hectares since last week, and this year's fires have consumed about 125,000 hectares according to the European Forest Fire Information System. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged residents to comply with authorities' instructions, confirming that all resources are being mobilized to combat the fires.
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