Spain has declared a national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in the province of Avila. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
The fires were recorded in areas close to Madrid and in the province of Avila. Authorities are taking urgent measures to prevent the spread of the fire. The national emergency regime allows for the mobilization of additional resources and forces.
Currently, information about the exact scale of the fires and casualties is limited. Local authorities are evacuating residents. Firefighters and rescue services have been put on full alert.
The Spanish government stated that it will mobilize all necessary means to eliminate the consequences of the fires and strengthen preventive measures. This is one of the largest wildfires in Spain in recent years.