Spain battles latest in series of major wildfires near Madrid
Summary
Firefighters in Spain have been fighting a large wildfire north of Madrid for six days. The fire has burned about 30,000 hectares, forced 1,200 people to leave their homes, and is the biggest wildfire in Spain this year during a heatwave.Key Facts
- Over 600 firefighters and soldiers are working to control the fire near Madrid.
- The fire has destroyed around 30,000 hectares (74,000 acres) of land.
- About 1,200 people have evacuated their homes, and others are staying indoors for safety.
- Hot weather reaching 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) and strong winds make firefighting hard.
- The wildfire started last Thursday in Guadalajara province, about 100 kilometers north of Madrid.
- This is the most damaging wildfire in Spain in 2024.
- Earlier in the month, another fire in Almeria killed 13 people.
- Scientists say climate change is causing longer and hotter heatwaves, increasing wildfire risks.
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