24.07.2026 12:50
Due to a forest fire near Madrid, the capital of Spain, approximately 10,000 people have been evacuated. The fire started in the city of Toledo and spread to the municipalities of Villa del Prado, Aldea del Fresno, and San Martin de Valdeiglesias. Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska announced that a "state of emergency" has been declared due to the forest fires in and around the capital Madrid.
Due to a forest fire near Madrid, the capital of Spain, approximately 10,000 people have been evacuated, and the fire has spread to the municipalities of Villa del Prado, Aldea del Fresno, and San Martin de Valdeiglesias. They announced a "state of emergency" due to the forest fires in and around the capital Madrid.
10,000 PEOPLE EVACUATED
The forest fire that broke out near Madrid, the capital of Spain, on Thursday continues to rage. Approximately 10,000 people have been evacuated due to the fire.
Local authorities reported that the major forest fire that started in the city of Toledo has spread to the municipalities of Villa del Prado, Aldea del Fresno, and San Martin de Valdeiglesias. A state of emergency has been declared in the country.
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN THE COUNTRY
According to Spanish broadcaster RTVE, a written statement was issued by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior regarding the ongoing forest fires in Madrid and its surroundings.
The statement indicated that Minister Grande-Marlaska declared a "state of emergency" due to the forest fires.