Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Spanish wildfires merge, high winds complicate firefighting
There are big fires near Madrid, Spain.
Two fires joined together and became one large fire.
The winds are very strong, which makes it hard for firefighters to control the fires.
The winds can blow up to 60 kilometers per hour.
The fires are in the Madrid region and near Avila.
The government is warning people about the danger.
Overnight, the weather helped the firefighters, but the winds are expected to pick up again, making the situation more difficult.
More than 30,000 people have had to leave their homes, and over 20,000 are staying inside.
The fires have burned more than 9,000 hectares of land.
Two wildfires in the Madrid region combined into one large blaze.
High winds with gusts up to 60 kph are complicating firefighting efforts.
The fires have not yet merged with another fire in Avila.
More than 30,000 people have been evacuated, and over 20,000 are confined at home.
Overnight weather conditions helped reduce the fires' intensity, but high winds are expected to make the situation more difficult.
- Who
- Interior Ministry of Spain, firefighters, residents
- What
- Wildfires in the Madrid region and Avila
- When
- July 25
- Where
- Madrid region and Avila, Castilla y Leon
- Why
- High winds complicating firefighting efforts
Firefighting Efforts
Weather Conditions
Firefighting Efforts
Firefighting Efforts
Firefighters are actively working to control the wildfires, with overnight weather conditions helping to reduce the fires' intensity.
Weather Conditions
High winds with gusts up to 60 kph are hindering firefighting efforts, making it difficult to control the wildfires.
- Location
- Madrid region and Avila, Castilla y Leon
- Wind Speed
- Up to 60 kph (38 mph)
- Date
- July 25
- Fire Status
- Two wildfires combined into one large blaze
- Affected Regions
- Madrid and Castilla y Leon
- Evacuations
- More than 30,000 people evacuated, over 20,000 confined at home
- Area Burned
- More than 9,000 hectares
