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Spain: 'The fire near Madrid is the worst in our recent history,' says government
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Spain: 'The fire near Madrid is the worst in our recent history,' says government

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spain's Ecological Transition Minister Sara Aagesen described a wildfire near Madrid as the worst in the country's recent history.
  • The fires have forced approximately 75,000 people to evacuate their homes in areas surrounding Madrid, as well as in Valencia.
  • The government is actively responding to the severe blazes impacting multiple regions.

Spain is battling what the government is calling the worst wildfire in its recent history, with a massive blaze near Madrid causing widespread devastation. Ecological Transition Minister Sara Aagesen stated that the fire is the most significant of its kind in Spain's recent memory.

"Regarding Ávila, we are talking about the most significant forest fire in Spain's recent history," Aagesen told reporters in Navacerrada, a town near Madrid. The minister's stark assessment underscores the severity of the situation, as the flames continue to rage.

The infernos have forced an estimated 75,000 people to abandon their homes. Evacuations are underway not only in the regions surrounding the capital but also in Valencia, located in the eastern part of the country. The scale of displacement highlights the widespread impact of the fires across different Spanish territories.

Firefighting efforts are ongoing as authorities work to contain the blazes. The government's declaration emphasizes the unprecedented nature of these fires, signaling a critical challenge for Spain's environmental and emergency response capabilities.

Regarding Ávila, we are talking about the most significant forest fire in Spain's recent history.

— Sara AagesenDescribing the severity of the wildfire near Madrid.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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