The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila
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Spain has declared a national emergency as wildfires threaten communities near Madrid and Avila, forcing over 10,000 evacuations. The government is mobilizing military and civil resources to combat the blazes, which have been exacerbated by climate change and extreme weather.
The Spanish government on Thursday (July 23, 2026) night declared a national emergency after a series of wildfires threatened communities near Madrid and in the neighbouring province of Avila, forcing more than 10,000 people to evacuate as firefighters struggled to contain the blazes.
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