Next 12 hours ‘decisive’ for wildfire near Madrid, says Spanish PM
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has declared the next 12 hours critical for containing a massive wildfire near Madrid. Extreme heatwaves across southern Europe are complicating firefighting efforts, with the government taking direct control of the disaster response.
A house destroyed by wildfire in Pelayos de la Presa, 40 miles (65 km) west of Madrid./Getty Images A house destroyed by wildfire in Pelayos de la Presa, 40 miles (65 km) west of Madrid./Getty Images Wildfires Next 12 hours ‘decisive’ for wildfire near Madrid, says Spanish PM Comments by Pedro Sánchez come as extreme heat renews pressure on firefighters tackling blazes across southern Europe
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