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Jul 24, 2026

Spain declares national emergency as wildfires force mass evacuations

Multiple wildfires near Madrid and in Ávila province prompted Spain's first-ever national emergency declaration, displacing over 10,000 residents and triggering military deployment to support overstretched firefighting crews.

Jul 24, 2026·9 sources

Jun 20, 2026

France restricts alcohol consumption and cancels events as Europe faces second major heat dome in two months

France has issued red heat alerts for half the country, including Paris, and banned public alcohol consumption at festivals while canceling outdoor sports events as temperatures exceed 40°C (104°F). The extreme heat wave is affecting much of Europe, with Germany issuing near-nationwide alerts and Madrid closing World Cup fan zones.

Jun 20, 2026·8 sources

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▪More than 10,000 people have been evacuated from the Madrid regional municipalities of Villa del Prado, San Martín de Valdeiglesias, Pelayos de la Presa, and Aldea del Fresno.
▪A wildfire in Burgohondo, Ávila, forced the evacuation of 1,500 people from a rural tourism complex and a housing development in El Tiemblo.
▪Greece offered two aircraft to assist Spain, while Italy and Greece each sent two Canadair water-dumping airplanes.

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