Wildfires in Spain's Ávila and Madrid regions remain critical
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Spanish Emergency Services, Military Emergency Unit (UME)
Ávila and Madrid, Spain
July 27, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 37/28/2026, 4:21:01 PM
Wildfires in Ávila and Madrid have affected 77,000 hectares, with 50,000 hectares burned in Ávila alone. Over 90,000 people have been evacuated or confined due to the fires. Authorities warn of worsening conditions due to an upcoming heat wave.
- Earlier version 27/28/2026, 3:41:02 PM
- Earlier version 17/28/2026, 3:01:04 PM
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