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Wildfire in Spain burns over 120,000 hectares, forcing evacuations near Madrid

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A wildfire has been raging approximately 100 kilometers north of Madrid since July 16, 2026.
The fire has consumed around 290,000 acres and is described as one of the most complex in modern Spanish history.
Over 600 firefighters and military personnel, along with 30 aircraft, are engaged in ongoing firefighting efforts.
Authorities have ordered evacuations in 28 villages, affecting approximately 1,200 residents.
A new heatwave is expected to complicate firefighting operations.

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A significant wildfire continues to rage in Spain, particularly in the region of Guadalajara, located about 100 kilometers north of Madrid. This fire, described by local authorities as one of the most complex in modern Spanish history, has consumed approximately 290,000 acres as of July 21, 2026. It began on July 16 and has been exacerbated by an incoming heatwave, complicating firefighting efforts.

Over 600 firefighters and military personnel are actively battling the blaze, supported by 29 aircraft. Despite their efforts, the fire remains out of control, with more than 1,200 people evacuated from their homes as a precaution. Evacuations have affected numerous villages in the area, highlighting the urgent nature of the situation. The ongoing fire is reported to be the largest of the year in Spain, following a previous deadly wildfire in Andalusia that resulted in the deaths of 13 people and burned about 70,000 acres.

As the firefighting efforts continue, authorities remain on high alert for further challenges posed by the anticipated rise in temperatures, which could worsen conditions for both responders and residents in the affected regions.

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