Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 140,000 evacuated in France and Spain
Summary
Large wildfires near Madrid, Spain, have merged into one major blaze that is too big for firefighters to control. More than 140,000 people have been evacuated in Spain and southwestern France as the fires spread, and governments have declared emergencies and deployed the military to help.Key Facts
- Three wildfires west of Madrid combined into one large fire that firefighters cannot contain.
- Spain declared a national emergency and evacuated at least 30,000 people near Madrid.
- The fire is growing due to high temperatures, strong winds, and merging fire fronts.
- Over 110,000 people were evacuated in the Gironde and Landes regions of France because of wildfires.
- French President Emmanuel Macron sent the military to help fight the fires.
- Firefighters are focusing on protecting towns such as El Escorial near Madrid.
- Officials fear a large fire in nearby Ávila province could merge with the Madrid fire.
- More than 6,000 hectares burned in Madrid, and nearly 9,000 hectares in Ávila, with several towns evacuated or under lockdown.
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