Madrid region
Coverage of Madrid region in the Nexus archive.
- France battles worst wildfire disaster in decades as blazes spread across Europe
France is experiencing its worst wildfire disaster in decades, with a major blaze near Bordeaux forcing 220,000 evacuations and destroying structures. Greece reported two firefighter deaths, while Spain allowed tens of thousands to return home after wildfire evacuations.
- The Latest: Fire crews in southwest France battle massive blaze as they face extreme temperatures
Firefighters in southwest France are battling a massive blaze four times the size of Paris amid extreme temperatures exceeding 40°C, displacing 220,000 people. Similar wildfires and heatwaves in Spain and the UK have led to widespread evacuations, with Spain preparing for its fourth heatwave of the summer.
- 'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires
Spain is dealing with devastating wildfires, particularly three fires in the Madrid region that have raised significant concerns. A new heatwave is expected to impact Spain starting Wednesday, exacerbating the situation.
- Spain: Wildfires force 70,000 people to evacuate in Madrid region
Wildfires in the Madrid region of Spain have forced 70,000 people to evacuate. The incident highlights the ongoing crisis caused by the wildfires.
- More than 80,000 flee forest infernos in France and Spain
More than 80,000 people fled wildfires in France and Spain as flames fueled by drought and strong winds destroyed homes and forced mass evacuations. European Union reinforcements were deployed, and three firefighters died battling the blazes, which merged in parts of Spain and threatened Madrid suburbs.
- Europe wildfires: Many flee by boat as fires spread, merge
Tens of thousands are escaping wildfires in southwestern France by car and boat. In Madrid, authorities have declared a national emergency as at least two fires merge.
- Spain declares an emergency after wildfires force evacuations of 10,000 people
Spain declared a national emergency after wildfires forced the evacuation of 10,000 people in the Madrid region. The fires, exacerbated by a heat wave, have burned over 100,000 hectares this year, including a 32,000-hectare blaze in Guadalajara province. Thirteen people were killed in a fire in southern Spain earlier this month.
- Spain declares an emergency after wildfires force evacuations of 10,000 people
Spain declared a national emergency after wildfires forced the evacuation of 10,000 people in the Madrid region. The fires, fueled by a heat wave, have burned over 100,000 hectares this year, including a 32,000-hectare blaze in Guadalajara. Thirteen people were killed in a fire in southern Spain earlier this month.
- Spain declares an emergency after wildfires force evacuations of 10,000 people
Spain declared a national emergency after wildfires forced the evacuation of 10,000 people in the Madrid region. The fires, fueled by a heat wave, have burned over 100,000 hectares this year, including a 32,000-hectare blaze in Guadalajara province. Thirteen people were killed in a fire in southern Spain earlier this month.
- Spain declares state of emergency and France seeks EU help as wildfires rage
Wildfires fueled by extreme heat and strong winds caused evacuations in France, a state of emergency in Spain's Madrid region, and prompted France to request emergency EU assistance. The fires spread across western Europe, leading to significant disruptions.
- Wildfires in Europe force tens of thousands to evacuate
Wildfires in Europe have forced tens of thousands to evacuate. Spain declared a national emergency in the Madrid region, while France's President Emmanuel Macron invoked the EU's civil protection mechanism to request assistance.